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
Palladio
I’M BLUSHING 2-IN-1 CHEEK & LIP TINT
Lip · Lists silicones
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Revlon
Illuminance Protect + Moisturize Primer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Impact-FULL Smoothing Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Innersense
Inner Reflection Sculpting Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
NARS
Insatiable Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists exfoliating acid
Beauty Bakerie
InstaBake 3-in-1 Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Color Correcting Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
ColourPop
Instant Crush Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Instant Enhancer Buildable Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Nudestix
Intense Matte Lip + Cheek
Blush · Lists silicones
bPerfect
IntensifEYE Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Pure Press Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid
Dove
Invisible & Fresh Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Julep
It’s Whipped Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
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