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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Gives the texture.

What it is

A clay mineral made of magnesium, aluminum and silica, refined from natural clay.

Thickens the formula, absorbs oil, makes the product opaque, and keeps powders flowing freely without clumping.

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What it does in a formula

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling
Absorbs oil and moistureOfficial EU function: Absorbent
Makes the formula less see-throughOfficial EU function: Opacifying
AnticakingOfficial EU function: Anticaking