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
Dermalogica
Protection 50 Sport SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Protetor Solar Facial Neutrogena Sun Fresh FPS30 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
nivea
Protetor Solar Facial Nivea Sun Toque Seco Antissinais FPS 60 50ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Pumpkin Roll Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pumpkin Roll Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Jane Iredale
PureMatch Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Pyramids Cheek Color
Blush · Lists silicones
PUR Cosmetics
Quick Draw Concealer Pencil
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Revlon
Quick Dry Base Coat
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Laura Geller
Radiant Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Rainbow Sherbet Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Rapid Retouch Cream Concealer-Pink Pearl
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
rapid reveal peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
RMS Beauty
ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Daily Facial Tinted Moisturizer SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Clinique
Redness solutions
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal Paris
Reds Of Worth Satin Lipstick With Saturated Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Eye Wrinkle Correcting Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Face & Neck Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
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