Alumina
Alumina is a viscosity controlling and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 162 products on Poliage, most often foundation, lip and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Alumina: used to make the product less clear and add bulk.
What it does
Contains Alumina: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alumina: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alumina: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alumina: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alumina: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alumina: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74191, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as aluminii oxidum and aluminium oxide.
Products that contain Alumina
Laura Geller
(Findation) Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
REVLON
660 DIVINE
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Dr. Brandt
Advanced Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Almay
Ageless Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Clinique
Almost Powder Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 18
Foundation · Lists silicones
Haleon
Aquafresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Avon sun protection spf 40
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sun Bum
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Glow Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Banana Boat
Baby Mineral
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Chantecaille
Bio Lifting Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Flower Beauty
Bitten Lip Stain
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Blush Stix
Blush · Lists silicones
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
Lists drying alcohol
Burt’s Bees
Burt’s Bees Overnight Lip Treatment
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, carmine (from insects)
L’Oréal
butler please 772
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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