Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Chloride is a viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 167 products on Poliage, most often foundation, shampoo and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A mineral salt. Thickens formulas and adds mineral content.
What it does
Contains Magnesium Chloride: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35088, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as magnesii chloridum.
Products that contain Magnesium Chloride
Rose Inc
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Asda
Sleep & Relax Bath Soak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Soin de jour matifiant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Biossance
Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tower 28
Swipe Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Syndet Bar
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
treacle moon
The raspberry kiss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Femme enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Lot 2x300ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing aux Huiles d’Argan Bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Après Shampoing à l’extrait de Camomille Cheveux Blonds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tío Nacho
Tío Nacho Anti-Caida Engrosador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Black Opal
Total Coverage Concealing Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid, parabens
True Botanicals facial
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Instituto Español
Urea gel de baño avanzado
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Volume & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Old Spice
Whitewater
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Buxom
XTROVERT Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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