Stearalkonium Bentonite

Stearalkonium Bentonite is a cosmetic ingredient used as a gel forming, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 289 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSTEARALKONIUM BENTONITE
FunctionGEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number130501-87-0
Prevalence289 products (0.31% of dataset)
Most used inNail
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Nail Care 65.1%Lipsticks 12.8%Lip Glosses 5.2%Concealers 3.5%Blushes 2.1%Lip Moisturizers 2.1%

Frequently asked

What does Stearalkonium Bentonite do in skincare?
Stearalkonium Bentonite functions as a gel forming, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Stearalkonium 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 Stearalkonium Bentonite?
It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (65.1% of its uses).

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