Zinc Stearate
Zinc Stearate is a cosmetic colorant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 60 products on Poliage, most often blush, foundation and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A zinc salt of stearic acid. Keeps powders flowing and adds slip.
What it does
Contains Zinc Stearate: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Stearate: cosmetic-colorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Stearate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38977, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as zinci stearas and zinc dioctadecanoate.
Products that contain Zinc Stearate
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 24HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Bloom Cream Daily Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Mented Cosmetics
Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Ofra
Blush Godet
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Bright Stuff Illuminating Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Physicians Formula
Butter Believe it! Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Galderma
Cetaphil Baby Diaper Rash Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
covergirl
CG cheekers blush
Lists parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Clinique
Cheek Pop Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Cheekers Blush
Blush · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Classic Color Blush
Blush · Lists parabens, silicones
Ben Nye
Color Cake Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
John Frieda
concealer Root Blur
Concealer · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
cover girl simply ageless
Lists silicones
Cien
Crème pour la peau Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palladio
DUAL WET & DRY POWDER FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Cheeks Suede Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Flower Pots Powder Blush
Blush · Lists carmine (from insects)
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Powder Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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