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 21, 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
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Jones Road
What The Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
yves
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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