3.5
Aluminum Caprylate is a safe, synthetic thickener and stabilizer that helps maintain product texture but offers no direct skin benefit.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
beautyskincareviscosity controlling agent
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3.5
A safe and effective thickener and stabilizer that improves product texture and shelf life, but offers no direct skin benefit.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
beautyskincareviscosity controlling agent
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Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Bentonite
Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Bentonite
3.5
A safe, effective thickener for makeup and creams, but its animal-derived origin may not suit everyone.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
beautyskincareviscosity controlling agent
Read ingredient review3.5
Potassium chloride is a safe, common salt used to adjust product thickness and stability, not a star active ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincareviscosity controlling agent
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Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
SODIUM HYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE DECYLGLUCOSIDE CROSSPOLYMER
4.5
A modern, skin-friendly thickener that helps create smooth, non-sticky textures without the irritation of older polymers.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
beautyskincareviscosity controlling agent
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Sodium sulfate is a safe, mild salt used to thicken and stabilize formulas, but it offers no direct skin benefit.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
beautyskincareviscosity controlling agent
Read ingredient review4.0
A safe, clay-based thickener that helps keep formulas smooth and stable, but may feel heavy on very oily skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic
beautyskincareviscosity controlling agent
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