Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Oxide is a buffering and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 19 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, deodorant and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Magnesium oxide: used to hold the pH steady and make the product less clear.
What it does
Contains Magnesium Oxide: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Oxide: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Oxide: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35110, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Magnesium Oxide
Axe
AXE 3en1 Gel Douche Homme Lendemain Difficile Format XL Lot 4+2 offerts x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
3en1
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe SG
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
Lists drying alcohol
Revlon
ColorStay Multi-Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Deodorant Discovery 3-Pack
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Native
Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
milani bronze make up
Lists fragrance, silicones
Native
Mini Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
native deodorant
Lists fragrance
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Lisa Eldridge
The Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Normal)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Oily)
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Sensitive)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Spring Valley
Women’s Multi With Fruits & Vegetables
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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