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
Maybelline New York
Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Clinique
Superbalanced Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Superpowder Double Face Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
SuperStay 24 2-Step Longwear Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Tenue & Strong Pro 185
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
henkel
Teraxyl Blancheur 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lisa Eldridge
The Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Laura Mercier
Tinted Moisturizer Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Total Coverage Face & Body Concealer for Acne Scars and Blemishes
Concealer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Total temptation
Lists silicones
Aquafresh
Tripla protezione, Menta delicata
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Triple protection + blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Derma E
Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
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