Snapshot
- Overview
- A waxy powder that smooths pigment application and cuts clumping.
- Category
- Emulsifying
- Type
- Thickener
Calcium Stearate
Calcium stearate is the calcium salt of stearic acid, supplied as a fine, waxy powder. In cosmetics it improves slip, reduces caking, helps disperse pigment, and thickens or stabilizes systems for smoother, more uniform application.
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Our take
Is Calcium Stearate a Good Ingredient?
It's a dependable slip agent and texture stabilizer that improves application and consistency with a low general irritation profile, which is enough for a Good rating.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Gives products a silkier glide and helps pigments lay down more evenly, and can minimize clumping for a more consistent finish.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Frequently used in pressed powders, foundations, lipsticks, and balms to improve texture, and also appears in sticks and cream compacts as a structuring aid.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally non-irritating for most users. Those very prone to breakouts may prefer patch testing in rich, occlusive formats; avoid inhaling loose powders.
Products with Calcium Stearate
