Magnesium Silicate

Magnesium Silicate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, anticaking agent. It is used in 52 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameMAGNESIUM SILICATE
FunctionABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING
CAS number1343-88-0
EC number215-681-1
Prevalence52 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches1,300

Used in

Setting Spray & Powders 15.4%Eyeshadows 11.5%Eyeliners 9.6%Foundations 7.7%Blushes 5.8%Lipsticks 5.8%

Frequently asked

What does Magnesium Silicate do in skincare?
Magnesium Silicate functions as an absorbent, anticaking agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Magnesium Silicate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (15.4% of its uses).

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