Boron Nitride
Boron Nitride is a skin conditioning and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 92 products on Poliage, most often blush, foundation and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Boron nitride: used to make the product less clear and absorb oil or moisture.
What it does
Contains Boron Nitride: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Boron Nitride: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Boron Nitride: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32211, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Boron Nitride
Drunk Elephant
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Jane Iredale
Active Light Under-eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Almost Powder Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 18
Foundation · Lists silicones
Hourglass
Ambient Lighting Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Heat Aging Protector SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, chemical UV filters
HARRY’S
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Brush on Block
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Doucce
Caché Crème Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Camo Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Cheekers Blush
Blush · Lists parabens, silicones
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jane Iredale
Circle\Delete Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Classic Color Blush
Blush · Lists parabens, silicones
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Almay
Clear Complexion Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte Finish
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Hot Topic
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Pink Slip
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Color Icon Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Palladio
DUAL WET & DRY POWDER FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dibs Beauty
Duet Baked Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jane Iredale
Enlighten Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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