Calcium Stearate
What Calcium Stearate is & what it does
A soft metallic soap used to add slip and a smooth feel and to help bind powders. It improves texture and water resistance.
What does Calcium Stearate do in skincare?
Calcium Stearate is the calcium salt of stearic acid and is used mainly as a thickener, anticaking, and texture agent. It helps stabilize formulas and can give powders and creams a smooth, even feel.
Is Calcium Stearate comedogenic?
Calcium Stearate is generally used at low levels as a texture and stabilizer ingredient and is not commonly singled out as pore-clogging. Since reactions vary by person and full formula, those prone to breakouts can monitor how their skin responds.
Is Calcium Stearate vegan?
Calcium Stearate can be made from either plant or animal sourced stearic acid, so its vegan status depends on the source. Brands using plant-derived stearic acid can offer a vegan-friendly version, so check with the manufacturer if this matters.
Sunscreens with Calcium Stearate
We rate 19 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream With SPF 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Foundation With SPF 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer With Spf 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+
81/100
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it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream With SPF 50+
81/100
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NUO Derm BB Cream Smooth Formula
80/100
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We are Feel good Inc Sticky Zinc SPF 50+ Light Tint
79/100
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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair ™ Tiger Grass Camo Drops Color Corrector SPF 35
78/100
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Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail B.B. Cream Spf 30 Pa++
76/100
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Mizon Snail Repair Intensive BB Cream SPF 50
74/100