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
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Super Stay Up To 24Hr Hybrid Powder-Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Sweetener Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Lists fragrance
Hourglass
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
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