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 21, 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
Maybelline
Facestudio Master Conceal
Concealer · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Flower Pots Powder Blush
Blush · Lists carmine (from insects)
Kevyn Aucoin
Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Revlon
Glimmer Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Heart Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
I love flaw less skin
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Pure Press Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid
Wet n Wild
JOLLY RANCHER Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rare Beauty
Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·C Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Matte Monoi Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
MegaGlo Blushlighter
Blush · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
l-oreal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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