Calcium Stearate
Calcium Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anticaking, colorant agent. It is used in 32 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 411 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CALCIUM STEARATE |
| Function | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 1592-23-0 |
| EC number | 216-472-8 |
| Prevalence | 32 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 411 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 18.8%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 9.4%Hair Sprays 9.4%Lip Glosses 9.4%Sunscreens 9.4%Deodorant 6.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Calcium Stearate do in skincare?
- Calcium Stearate functions as an anticaking, colorant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Calcium Stearate 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 Stearate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (18.8% of its uses).
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