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
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Waterproof Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length
Mascara · Lists silicones
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
Lash WITHOUT LIMITS WATERPROOF EXTREME LENGTHENING & VOLUME MASCARA
Mascara · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Iron Curl Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Up & Out Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Mega Matte
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Laura’s Essentials Toasty Treasures 12 Multi Finish Eyeshadows, 1 Highlighter, 1 Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Lavender Ice Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Teal’s
Lavender scrub
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Chantecaille
Le Camouflage Stylo
Concealer · Lists silicones
Williams
Lectric Shave
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Lemon Blueberry Tart Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Julep
Length Matters Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Lengthy Fiber Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
ColourPop
Level Up Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Life Is Delicious Pocket Lip Jam-Ambrosia
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lift & Elevate Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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