Hydrated Silica
Hydrated Silica is a viscosity controlling and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 561 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, deodorant and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A fine silica powder. Used as an abrasive in toothpaste and to thicken formulas.
What it does
Contains Hydrated Silica: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76428, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydrated Silica
eco dent
Lists coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
elmex
Lists fragrance
Colgate
elmex Kinder-Zahnpasta 2-6 Jahre
Lists fragrance
equate antiplaque whitenimg toothpaste
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Express finish shock control 19 Rose doux
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance
Sensodyne
Extra Fresh Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Extra Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Winky Lux
ExtravaLash Bold Black Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
procter & gamble
Fluocaril
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fluocaril
Fluocaril Junior 7-12 ans
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
henkel
Fluor et plantes (sauge, mélisse, thym)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Lists sulfates
CardioSmile
Fluoride Free Toothpaste
Lists essential oils
Henkel
Fraicheur Intense Eucalyptus & Menthe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Tree Hut
Frosted Sugar Cookie Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Lidl
gel doccia solido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Gel Fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Signal
Gencives Fortes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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