Magnesium Stearate: What is this ingredient?
A metallic soap-type ingredient used to improve adhesion, slip, and feel in powder and makeup formulas.
Magnesium Stearate
One-line definition
A metallic soap-type ingredient used to improve adhesion, slip, and feel in powder and makeup formulas.
Key functions
A metallic soap-type ingredient used to improve adhesion, slip, and feel in powder and makeup formulas.
Absorbent
Skin response can vary by skin type and formula, so patch testing is recommended for sensitive skin.

Missha
makeup
Brand Stories • 2026-03-25