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
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Cèdre et Genévrier
Lists fragrance allergens
Catrice
SEASHELL STORIES Ultra Glossy Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Sensitive pasta de dientes
Lists fragrance
Sensodyne
Sensivität & Zahnfleisch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Rapid Relief
Lists coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Repair & Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
HALEON
Sensodyne Repair & Protect
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne sensibilidade e gengivas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Fenty Beauty
Shake ’N Play Buildable Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
The Body Shop
Shea Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Hydrating Shine Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Lip-Plumping Peptide Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Moisturizing Matte Lip Tint
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Elysium
Signal Metabolic Health & Optimization
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Silk Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Essence
Silky BLUR HYDRATING LONGWEAR CONCEALER
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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