Stearalkonium Hectorite
Stearalkonium Hectorite is a viscosity controlling and gel forming ingredient. It’s in 59 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Stearalkonium hectorite: used to form gels.
What it does
Contains Stearalkonium Hectorite: gel-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Stearalkonium Hectorite: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38239, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Stearalkonium Hectorite
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Luminous Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 910
Lists drying alcohol
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 948
Lists drying alcohol
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 954
Lists drying alcohol
Nucolor
Nail Polish 990
Lists drying alcohol
Nucolor
Nail Polish 993
Lists drying alcohol
Nucolor
Nail polish 997
Lists drying alcohol
Sanex
Natur protect Pierre d’Alun
Lists fragrance, silicones
natura bisse sunscreen
Lists fragrance, silicones
Rhode
Peptide Lip Shape
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Thrive Causemetics
Pout Hero️ Exfoliating Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Pro Kiss’r Lip-Loving Scrubstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rodher
Rodher nail polish
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Merit
Signature Lip Blush
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Silk Slip Lip Oil Balm-High Key Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Jane Iredale
Skintuition Brightening Under Eye Concealer with Active Peptide Complex
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
STAX All Over Color Blush Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ColourPop
Super Shock Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Westman Atelier
Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Indigo Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Triple Threat Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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