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
Henkel
Lift + BB mousse Soin Anti-âge Teinté
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Lifter Liner Lip Liner Makeup with Hyaluronic Acid
Lip · Lists silicones
NARS
Light Reflecting Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Light Reflecting Luminizing Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lightweight Matte Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Like Magic 12HR Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
Mario Badescu
Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lip Conditioner - Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Rose Inc
Lip Cream Weightless Matte Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
NARS
Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Mate High-Shine Reviving Lip Topper
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Rose Inc
Lip Sculpt Amplifying Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Lip Suede Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Lip Veil Cushion Lightweight Lipstick-Crimson
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass Blow Plumping Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass Cushion High-Pigment Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pixi
LipMask
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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