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
Colgate
Max White Charcoal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white dentifrice blancheur natural charbon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White for Men menthe explosive
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Protect
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxFresh - Rainbow Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Máxima protección anticaries
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
MaxWhite Menthe Cristal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Melanin Even Tone Serum Body Wash with Pro-Ceramide
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Exfoliating Deep Clean Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood+Cardamom Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sea Salt + Citrus Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Meridol
Meridol Tandvleesbescherming Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Liquid Face
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
RiseWell
Mineral Toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
Henkel
Mon premier Teraxyl goût Fraise
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
MOON DEW 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance
Unilever
Motionsense active shield
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Aquafresh
Multi Action 24h Sugar Acid Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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