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
L’OREAL NORGE AS
Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink 65 Seductress Lipstick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Inky Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Last High-Shine Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Matte Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Mega Plush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
MegaGlo Blushlighter
Blush · Lists silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Mélange À Trois Blush & Highlight Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Formula 10.0.6
Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
bPerfect
Melted Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care maximum protection clean comfort soft solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Beekman 1802
Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
milani bronze make up
Lists fragrance, silicones
Beekman 1802
Milk Drops Ceramide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
mineral matte screen
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin - Dermatologist Tested
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
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