Zinc Myristate
Zinc Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anticaking, opacifying agent. It is used in 38 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ZINC MYRISTATE |
| Function | ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 16260-27-8 |
| EC number | 240-369-7 |
| Prevalence | 38 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 44.7%Eyeshadows 18.4%Blushes 13.2%Foundations 7.9%Highlighters 7.9%Eyebrows 5.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Zinc Myristate do in skincare?
- Zinc Myristate functions as an anticaking, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Zinc Myristate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Zinc Myristate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (44.7% of its uses).
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