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
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Moisture Renew Core Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Gillette
Simply Venus
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bPerfect
Skin Fusion - Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Palmolive
Skin Garden Mirabelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pacifica
Skin Glow Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick-Linen
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Skin Naturals Ultra Lift + Sérum Crème Soin anti-rides global 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Black Opal
Skin Perfecting Concealer for Dark Spots & Under Eye Circles
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
PUR Cosmetics
Skin Perfecting Powder Blushing Act Matte Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid
L’Oréal
Skin Perfection Magic Touch Instant Blur (Tinted)
Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
SHEGLAM
Skin-Focus High Coverage Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Naturium
Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
Garnier
SkinActive Contorno Occhi Illuminante
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Snatch ‘N’ Blush Stick-Wild Love
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
So Lippy Lip Liner-Ture Faith
Lip · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Soft Blur Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Soft Blur Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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