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
Inika Organic
Renew & Restore Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Sensodyne
Repair & Protect
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists silicones
Acure
Resilience Eye Balm - Nourishing Balm for Eyes & Eyelids
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Palladio
RETRACTABLE WATERPROOF LIP LINER
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
MAC
Retro Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallics
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
revlon nude fury
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Aérosol Compressé Femme Anti-Transpirant Maximum Protection 96H Clean Scent 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Aérosol Compressé Femme Anti-Transpirant Maximum Protection 96H Confidence 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Anti-transpirant Champions Spray Antibactérien 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Femme Spray Anti Transpirant Invisible Aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Compressé Invisible Aqua 6x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Compressé Invisible Pure 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Invisible Aqua 6x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Invisible Pure 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Invisible Pure 6x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Homme Bille Anti Transpirant Defense Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Homme Spray Anti Transpirant Protection Active+ Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Anti-Transpirant Cobalt Dry Bille Lot 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Anti-Transpirant Invisible Black & White 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Anti-Transpirant Invisible Black White Compressé Lot 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Anti-Transpirant Invisible Black White Spray Lot 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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