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
SHEGLAM
Skin-Focus High Coverage Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Skinfinish Colourstruck Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Soft TOUCH BOUNCY BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Nudestix
STAX All Over Color Blush Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Essence
Stay All Day 16h Long Lasting Make-up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
MAC
Strobe Beam Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
Lists silicones
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Lists fragrance
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Wander
Wanderlust Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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