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
La Roche-Posay
EFFACLAR K(+) Soin rénovation peau grasse
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Mat Daily Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Electric Beach Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Ember Rose Eternal Flame Cream Blush-Love Language
Blush · Lists silicones
Herbivore
EMERALD Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
EOS Super Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Essence
Essence Hydra Kiss 06 Cranberry is Back Lip Oil
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Missha
Essence Sunscreen SPF43+
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dove
Even Tone Antiperspirant Deodorant Apple Blossom & Mango Butter
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
even tone rejuvenating blossom antiperspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Even Tone Shea Butter & Vanilla Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
evo
Evo purple toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Kopari
Exfoliating Crush Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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