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 22, 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
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Define & Fill Triangle Lip Liner-312 Spicy Sauce
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Degree
Degree Men Black and white
Lists fragrance, silicones
MARVIS
Dentifrice Jasmin Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
oral B
dentifrice oral b
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Dentifrice Pro Expert Dents Fortes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
adidas
Déodorant Adipure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
Deodorant night
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cetaphil
DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
unilever
DermaSpa Nutri Essence³
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Ole Henriksen
Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Dewy Daisy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Palladio
DOUBLE AGENT MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
dove deodorant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Déodorant Femme Stick Antibactérien Maximum Protection Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Déodorant Stick Anti-Transpirant Original Protection 48h 40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Men Clean
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Dove original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove shamp daily2/1 250ml 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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