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
KVD Beauty
Good Apple Lightweight Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Palladio
IMMORTAL KAJAL LASTING CREAM EYELINER
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Instant Crush Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Instant Crush Lip & Cheek Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Aquafresh
Intense Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Just Kissed Lipstick Crayon-Red Velvet
Lip · Lists fragrance
Dontodent
Kräuter Zahncreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
NARS
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass Cushion High-Pigment Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lock & Go Long-Lasting Cushion Foundation-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Love Dive Tender Heart Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Luscious Lips Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Gemey
MasterCamo Kit correcteur teint
Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Matte Monoi Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Maybelline Fit Me 220
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
L’OREAL NORGE AS
Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink 65 Seductress Lipstick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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