Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium Stearate is a cosmetic colorant and moisturising ingredient. It’s in 67 products on Poliage, most often blush, concealer and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
The magnesium salt of stearic acid. Helps powders cling and flow smoothly.
What it does
Contains Magnesium Stearate: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Stearate: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Stearate: cosmetic-colorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Stearate: moisturising
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35120, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as magnesii stearas and magnesium distearate.
Products that contain Magnesium Stearate
Huda Beauty
1 COAT WOW! EXTRA VOLUMIZING AND LIFTING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
allergy relief
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
allergy relief
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allergy Relief RhinAllergy Homeopathic Medicine
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
equate
Antacid Tablets
Lists fragrance
Eucerin
Baume Lèvres Calmant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
The vitamin shoppe
Calcium Magnesium zinc
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Doucce
Cheek Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
children ibuprofen
Lists sulfates
bPerfect
Chroma Cover Luminous Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
bPerfect
Chroma Cover Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Essence
Ciao! Blushlighter
Blush · Lists silicones
Glossier
Cloud Paint Plush Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Youtheory
Collagen + Biotin
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists coconut derivatives
John Frieda
concealer Root Blur
Concealer · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Essence
Contouring Duo Palette
Lists silicones
Nivea
Crema hidratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Creme
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Creme Body, Face, and Hand Cream Tin
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Verb
Dry Shampoo Powder
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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