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
Gillette
Fusion Proglide
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gillette
Fusion Proshield
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UV
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
gas relief
Lists fragrance
Nudestix
Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche gommant doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
GEN NUDE Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Repairing Post-Acne Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Gillette Body
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gillette
Gillette Body Rasoir 3 lames
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gillette
Gillette Fusion Proglide
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Origins
Ginzing Refreshing eye cream
Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Glam Shine 601
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Glass Glow Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Glass Lock Air Gloss-Born Ready
Lip · Lists silicones
Revlon
Glimmer Blush Drops
Blush · Lists silicones
Revlon
Glimmer Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Glitter Whip Liquid Lipstick-Crushed Gem Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists silicones
alverde
Glitzer Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Missha
Glow Dewy Hydrating Sunscreen SPF40+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
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