Silica
Silica is a viscosity controlling and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 1,082 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Silicon dioxide, a fine mineral powder. Absorbs oil, adds slip and keeps powders from caking.
What it does
Contains Silica: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Silica: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78845, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as silicon dioxide.
Products that contain Silica
Chantecaille
Compact Makeup
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sensodyne
Complete Protection +
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Au Naturale
Completely Covered Creme Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Complexion Boost Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists coconut derivatives
John Frieda
concealer Root Blur
Concealer · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Physicians Formula
Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
It Cosmetics
Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dibs Beauty
Cool Blush Cheek Stain
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Ofra
Corrector Pot
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tocobo
Cotton Airy Sun Stick
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Cotton Candy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dermablend
Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Cover Stick Corrector Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Cranberry Fluff Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Cranberry Fluff Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Glo Skin Beauty
Cream Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
Palladio
CREAM BRONZER
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Creamy Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Crema solar
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
crema solar facial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
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