Silica Silylate
Silica Silylate is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 75 products on Poliage, most often lip, foundation and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Silica silylate: used to keep emulsions from separating and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Silica Silylate: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica Silylate: antifoaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica Silylate: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica Silylate: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica Silylate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica Silylate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica Silylate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78847, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Silica Silylate
Olay
Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Julep
It’s Whipped Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Lash Besties 2-In-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
life of the party artisan avocado cucumber soap
Lists sulfates
Mario Badescu
Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Huda Beauty
LIP BLUSH CREAMY LIP & CHEEK STAIN
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Westman Atelier
Lip Suede Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Kristin Ess
Loose Styling Powder
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Lumi Lock & Go Cushion Foundation-Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Black Girl Sunscreen
Make It Matte SPF 45 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Matte Allure Lipstick - Chic
Lip · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte & Poreless 120 Classic Ivory Foundation
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
L’OREAL NORGE AS
Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink 65 Seductress Lipstick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Mario Badescu
Mint Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo-Dark Brown
Shampoo · Lists fragrance
l-oreal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Milani
Nude Touch
Lists carmine (from insects)
Your Skin But Better
Oil Free Makeup Primer
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Mario Badescu
Pomegranate & Guava Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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