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
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond pH Lip Plumper Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Lip Liner
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Mario Badescu
Mint Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo-Dark Brown
Shampoo · Lists fragrance
Laura Geller
Modern Classic Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists silicones
Glo Skin Beauty
Modern Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Monochrome Moment - Precision Lip Crayon
Lip · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Moonlight Glow Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Treacle moon
My coconut island
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Essence
mySKIN PERFECTOR
Lists silicones
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 910
Lists drying alcohol
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 948
Lists drying alcohol
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 954
Lists drying alcohol
Nucolor
Nail Polish 993
Lists drying alcohol
Nair
Nair NourishShower Power
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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