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 21, 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
Wet n Wild
JOLLY RANCHER Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dentalux
Junior Dentalux
Lists fragrance, parabens
Jones Road
Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Just Swipe Cream Eyeshadow
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Henkel
Kératine Color 4.6 Châtain Chocolat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, salicylic acid
Henkel
Kératine Color Châtain Clair Subtil 6.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
L’OREAL NORGE AS
L’Oréal Paris Color Riche 108 Brun Cuivré Satin Lippenstift
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, carmine (from insects)
Pixi
Large Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash ‘N Roll Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash Beats Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Lash Booster Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Clinique
Lash Doubling Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Clinique
Lash Power Tubing Mascara Long-Wearing Formula
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Body Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Body Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
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