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
The Ordinary
Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Black Opal
Skin Brightening Treatment - Brightening Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
PUR Cosmetics
Skin Perfecting Powder Blushing Act Matte Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid
SHEGLAM
Skin-Focus High Coverage Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Skinfinite Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Concealer · Lists retinoid, silicones
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
All Good
SPF50 Anti-Aging Daily Mineral Sunscreen Facial Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + Daily Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Uoma Beauty
Stay Woke Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Physicians Formula
Super BB
Foundation · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Super Shock Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Birthday Edition
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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