Other ingredient

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate

A synthetic mica-type mineral silicate used in cosmetics as a bulking, opacifying, and texturizing agent, often as a talc alternative.

bulking agentopacifying agenttexturizer

Benefits

  • Improves slip and texture of powders and creams
  • Provides opacifying/bulking effect without talc

Watch for

  • Generally considered inert and non-irritating at cosmetic-use levels

In depth

What it does

A synthetic mica-type mineral silicate used in cosmetics as a bulking, opacifying, and texturizing agent, often as a talc alternative. As an other ingredient, it is particularly valued for improves slip and texture of powders and creams and provides opacifying/bulking effect without talc.

At a glance
CategoryOther
IrritancyModerate–high
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

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