FrictionLabs Secret Stuff Alcohol-Free Liquid Chalk
FrictionLabs' gel liquid chalk in the alcohol-free blend - a base coat of grip that lasts longer than powder and is kinder to dry or sensitive skin.
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FrictionLabs Unicorn Dust — the chalk they would not buy for themselves
FrictionLabs Unicorn Dust Climbing Chalk (6 oz)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Gym climbers
- Boulderers
- Sweaty hands
- Small gifts
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Why this gift works
Unicorn Dust is FrictionLabs' finest chalk blend - mostly powder with small chunks - made from high-purity magnesium carbonate, silica-free, in Denver, Colorado, and packed in recyclable packaging. A 6 oz bag fills a chalk bag several times over.
Every climber uses chalk every session, so it never ends up in a drawer. Most people buy the cheap stuff for themselves, which is exactly why a bag of the premium kind makes a good gift - a small upgrade to something they touch on every hold.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- Someone who climbs at the gym two or three times a week
- A lifter or gymnast who chalks up too
Think twice if
- Their gym allows only chalk balls or liquid chalk
- They have a favorite chalk already
The catch
It costs noticeably more than generic gym chalk, and loose chalk gets everywhere - a few gyms also ask climbers to use chalk balls or liquid chalk instead of loose powder.
Skip for a climber who is loyal to another chalk brand, or whose gym only allows chalk balls or liquid chalk.
Key specs
| Brand | FrictionLabs |
|---|---|
| Blend | Unicorn Dust - finest texture, powder with small chunks |
| Ingredient | High-purity magnesium carbonate, silica-free |
| Size | 6 oz (also sold in 2.5 oz and 12 oz) |
| Made in | Denver, Colorado |
| Packaging | Recyclable box and inner bag |
Worth knowing before you buy
- It is a 6 oz bag; FrictionLabs also sells it in 2.5 oz and 12 oz sizes.
- Loose chalk needs a chalk bag or bucket to go in.
Why we like it
- A premium version of something they use every session
- High-purity magnesium carbonate, silica-free
- Recyclable packaging
What to look for in climbing chalk
- Texture. Fine chalk coats evenly; chunky chalk lasts longer in the bag and suits people who crush their own.
- Purity. High-purity magnesium carbonate without fillers dries hands without a greasy feel.
- Loose, ball or liquid. Check the gym's rules - some allow only chalk balls or liquid chalk.
- Bag size. A 6 oz bag is a good gift size; 12 oz suits someone who climbs most days.
- Something to put it in. Loose chalk needs a chalk bag or bucket, which makes an easy add-on.
Questions people ask
It is FrictionLabs' finest blend - mostly soft powder with small chunks - so it spreads into a thin, even coat.
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