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Quaternium-18 Hectorite
Quaternium-18 Hectorite is a cosmetic ingredient used in skincare formulas.
Summary
1 products tracked
What this means for you
Use this as orientation, not a prediction of individual tolerance.
May be useful for
The catalog does not link this ingredient to a skin type. Look at the whole product and how you will use it.
Who should be careful
The catalog does not say who should avoid this ingredient. It cannot judge a health need, pregnancy, or allergy.
An ingredient list confirms presence and order—not exact concentration, finished-formula performance, or personal comfort.
Evidence & sources
- official catalog snapshotEU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 79239)
- official database guidanceEuropean Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary
Provenance and review status are editorial metadata and are not published here — these are the records the profile is built from.
Decision snapshot
Current record- Evidence grade
- limited evidence
- In our catalog
- Found in 1 of the 7,058 products we've decoded
Currently found on
Names & references
Official label names and chemical registry identifiers, with each available source kept explicit.
- Official INCI name
- Quaternium-18 Hectorite
- Korean · KCIA
- 쿼터늄-18헥토라이트
Chemical registries
CAS71011-27-3EC275-128-5
What the record supports
Claims, limitations, sources, and tracked research are kept together so the evidence can be checked in context.
What it does
The catalog calls its main role “viscosity controlling.” In plain language, it helps adjust how thick or fluid the product feels. These labels do not prove that it treats a skin condition.
Evidence strength
limited evidence
Benefits
- Viscosity controlling: Helps adjust how thick or fluid the product feels.
- These are formula roles. They do not prove a skin treatment benefit.
Side effects
- The catalog does not list side effects for this ingredient.
- Being in CosIng does not mean an ingredient is safe. Each finished product needs a safety check.
Frequently asked questions
What does Quaternium-18 Hectorite do in skincare?
Quaternium-18 Hectorite is a cosmetic ingredient used in skincare formulas. The catalog calls its main role “viscosity controlling.” In plain language, it helps adjust how thick or fluid the product feels. These labels do not prove that it treats a skin condition.
How common is Quaternium-18 Hectorite in skincare?
Quaternium-18 Hectorite appears in 0% of the 7,058 decoded products in our catalog (1 product).
What is Quaternium-18 Hectorite called in Korean?
On Korean labels, Quaternium-18 Hectorite is listed as 쿼터늄-18헥토라이트.
Products with Quaternium-18 Hectorite
All 1 →1 public product lists this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
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Compiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 79239) · snapshot 16 June 2026. The written profile above was human-reviewed; see its cited sources.