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
L’Oréal
Creme Anti-Idade para Olhos L’oréal Paris Revitalift Hialurônico 15g
Lists silicones
Cien
Crème de jour anti-rides Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
Lists silicones
Cien
Crème pour les mains soin anti-âge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème solaire Enfant FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
crème solaire visage nivea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care-Own Your Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Cube de Bain énergisant Framboise Menthe poivrée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Cube de Bain Sensuel Parfum Vanille Bourbon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Julep
Cushion Complexion Concealer+Corrector+Foundation with Turmeric
Concealer · Lists silicones
Sally Hansen
Cuticle rehab
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
SHEGLAM
Cutie Paw Blush Stamp-001 Love Cake
Blush · Lists silicones
Sun Bum
Daily 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Daily Calm Lip + Cheek Color
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Daily Calm Makeup Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
First Aid Beauty
Daily Resurfacing Lotion with 2% Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Indie Lee
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Caudalie
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
MAC
Dazzlelips Crayon
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Equate
Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
Lists silicones
Axe
Deep Space Chill Out gel douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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