Quaternium-18 Bentonite
Quaternium-18 Bentonite is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 59 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | QUATERNIUM-18 BENTONITE |
| Function | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 68953-58-2 / 1340-69-8 |
| EC number | 273-219-4 |
| Prevalence | 59 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Foundations 16.9%Concealers 11.9%Sunscreens 8.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 6.8%Eyeshadows 6.8%General Moisturizers 5.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Quaternium-18 Bentonite do in skincare?
- Quaternium-18 Bentonite functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Quaternium-18 Bentonite allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Quaternium-18 Bentonite?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (16.9% of its uses).
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