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Bulking Agent

MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE

CAS 4086-70-8
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A magnesium soap of myristic acid — adds soft slip and binding to powders and pressed makeup. Safe on skin; loose-powder inhalation is the only real caveat.

Function

ANTICAKINGOPACIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Soft slip and texture in powders
  • Anti-caking and bulking
  • Skin conditioning fatty-acid soap
  • Long history in color cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Inhalation caution in loose powders
  • Mildly comedogenic for acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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