Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a bulking agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE
FunctionBULKING
CAS number65997-17-3
EC number266-046-0
Prevalence592 products (0.64% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches210

Used in

Eyeshadows 34.1%Highlighters 11%Lip Glosses 7.8%Lipsticks 7.1%Blushes 5.7%Eyeliners 4.1%

Frequently asked

What does Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate do in skincare?
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate functions as a bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeshadows (34.1% of its uses).

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