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
COVERGIRL
Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Express finish shock control 19 Rose doux
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Unilever
Extra Fresh Antiperspirant
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Rimmel London
Extra Super Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COOLA
Face Sunscreen Lotion - White Tea
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
DHC
Face Wash Powder
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Fall In Line Peel Off Lip Liner Stain-Bare Blush
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kenra Professional
Fast-dry Hairspray 8
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Palmolive
Feel the message
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Cheeks Suede Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
ferodul ferous sulfate
Lists sulfates
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Cashmere Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Fit Me Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Maybelline New York
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Procter & Gamble
Fixodent original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermablend
Flawless Creator Lightweight Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
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