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
Old spice
Old Spice Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
PUR Cosmetics
On Point Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Pixi
On-the-Glow Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wander
On-the-Glow Blush and Illuminator
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Onyx Kaleidoscope Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Oral-B Pro Expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B PROFESSIONAL Zahnfleisch & -schmelz PRO-REPAIR ORIGINAL
Lists fragrance
bareMinerals
ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
Original Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Papaya Paradise Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Sun Bum
Paper Tube SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
patchs ultra purifiants
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Medicube
PDRN Pink Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Peach Sorbet Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pecan Brûlée Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Peel Talk Lip Tint-Celeb Crush
Lip · Lists fragrance
Cocokind
Peptide Fine Line Eye Gel
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rhode
Peptide Lip Shape
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Wet n Wild
Perfect Pout Gel Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Perfect Pout Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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