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
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Rimmel London
POUDRE MATIFIANTE Stay Matte Pressed Powder Transparent 001
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
RMS Beauty
Revitalize Hydra Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
bPerfect
Skin Fusion - Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturium
Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
SOS Lip Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Spring Valley
St.John’s Wort
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tower 28
Swipe Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Clarifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Concealer Pen with TFC8®
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Neo-Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CoverGirl
Trunaked Roses
Lists silicones
Ultra strength antacid 1000
Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Spring Valley
Women’s Multi With Fruits & Vegetables
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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