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
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Magic Candy Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Ofra
Magic Roulette Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Major Glow Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Patrick Ta
Major Headlines - Precision Lip Crayon
Lip · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Black Girl Sunscreen
Make It Matte SPF 45 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Marshmallow Lodge Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Mascara Volume Elixir - noir
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Masque Réparation Miraculeuse - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Master Camo Color Correcting Pen
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gemey Maybelline
Master Kajal Khol liner - Pitch Black
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gemey
MasterCamo Kit correcteur teint
Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Matte Allure Lipstick - Chic
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
MATTE CREAM LIP COLOR
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Physicians Formula
Matte Monoi Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Matte Sunscreen Face Stick with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Max Impact Extreme Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Colgate
Max white expert original
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Max White Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Maxi Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens
bareMinerals
MAXIMIST Phyto-Fiber Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Maybelline Fit Me 220
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte & Poreless 120 Classic Ivory Foundation
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.