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
Unilever
Rexona Men Déodorant Homme Spray Anti-Transpirant Compressé Cobalt Dry 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA MEN Déodorant Homme Spray Anti-Transpirant Compressé Maximum Protection Clean Scent 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA MEN Déodorant Homme Spray Anti-Transpirant Compressé Maximum Protection Intense Sport 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Déodorant Homme Stick Active Sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
REXONA MEN Déodorant Stick Anti-Transpirant 96H Clean Scent 45ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
REXONA MEN Stick Anti-Transpirant Invisible Black & White 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rfw 2x100ml spray cotton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rfw 2x200ml spray inv aq
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Mr. Sanchez Cream Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Multiverse Swirl Lip Gloss-Teddy Rick
Lip · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Rose Comforting Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Mario Badescu
Rose Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
RoseGlow Blush Color Infusion
Blush · Lists silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Rouge Victoria
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
alverde
Rough Nature Deocreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
DM
Rough Nature Deocreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Sakura Bloom Soap
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Gillette
Satin care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gillette
Satin Care abricot gourmand
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Uoma Beauty
Say What?! Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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