Calcium Silicate

Calcium Silicate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, bulking agent. It is used in 59 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 78 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameCALCIUM SILICATE
FunctionABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING
CAS number1344-95-2
EC number215-710-8
Prevalence59 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies78 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches2,900

Used in

Setting Spray & Powders 22%Eyeshadows 15.3%Other Bath & Body 6.8%Serums 6.8%Eyebrows 5.1%Lip Liners 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Calcium Silicate do in skincare?
Calcium Silicate functions as an absorbent, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Calcium Silicate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (22% of its uses).

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