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
Gemey Maybelline
Poudre libre 01 Naturelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Powder Kiss Hazy Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Powder soft anti perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Powerbright Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Preppy Peach Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
ColourPop
Pressed Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Tinted Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Oral-B
Pro expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists carmine (from insects)
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral B
Pro-Expert Intense
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Multi-Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Gillette
Proglide
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Supergoop!
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Protect & Moisture solkrem, SPF30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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