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 21, 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
Hourglass
Unreal Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Sephora
Vernis à ongles
Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles Brillance 5 jours L49
Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laqué - L30 Not that shy
Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laque Brillance 5 jours
Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laque Brillance 5 jours L52
Lists drying alcohol
Fenty Beauty
We’re Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Jones Road
What The Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Tula
Wrinkle Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Yves Rocher
Zéro défaut Teint crème confort rosé 100
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
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