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
SHEGLAM
Hideaway Full-Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Hideaway Full-Coverage Concealer-Pink
Concealer · Lists silicones
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Honeycrisp Spice Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Honeydew Hype Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Live Tinted
HUESTICK All-over Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Live Tinted
HUESTICK Lip and Cheek Multistick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
trend it up
Hydrostay Silky Serum Foundation
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
r.e.m. beauty
Hypernova Satin Matte Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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