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
LIQUID BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mineral Fusion
Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Liquid Transition Brightening Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Cosmic Crush Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Lock & Go Long-Lasting Cushion Foundation-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
Bobbi Brown
Long-wear cream shadow stick
Lists silicones
bareMinerals
Loose Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Lotus Water Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Love Dive Tender Heart Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lunar Orbit Blush Ball-Adorn
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lychee Kiss Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
MAC
M·A·C Locked Kiss 24hr Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
M·A·C Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Gillette
Mach 3 (XL)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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