Magnesium Silicate
Magnesium Silicate is a viscosity controlling and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 7 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Magnesium Silicate: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Silicate: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Silicate: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Silicate: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Silicate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35118, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Magnesium Silicate
L’Oréal Paris
Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Color Riche 875 Kimono Empire
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, carmine (from insects)
L’Oréal
Color Riche extraordinaire 204
Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
Fit Me Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Essence
Lash Princess Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’OREAL NORGE AS
Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink 65 Seductress Lipstick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Reds Of Worth Satin Lipstick With Saturated Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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