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 22, 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
e.l.f.
Camo Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Clinique
Chubby Stick Cheek Color Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour, 44 Raspberry Glace
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glossier
Cloud Paint Plush Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Cocoa Yum Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte Finish
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Color Riche 875 Kimono Empire
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, carmine (from insects)
L’Oréal
Color Riche extraordinaire 204
Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shine Compulsion Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational The Creams Cream Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline New York
Color Sensational The Mattes
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational Vivid Hot Lacquer Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
COLOR TATTOO CREAM EYESHADOW Up To 24Hr Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Makeup
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Revlon
ColorStay Multi-Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Revlon
Colorstay™ Foundation 110 Ivory
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
cover girl simply ageless
Lists silicones
Unilever
Cream Oil Beauty Cream Bar with Morrocan Argan Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
Lists silicones
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
First Aid Beauty
Daily Resurfacing Lotion with 2% Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Aquafresh
Dentifrice triple protection blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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