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
Essence
Stay All Day 16h Long Lasting Make-up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rimmel London
STAY GLOSSY
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Rare Beauty
Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Stick Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Palladio
STICK CONCEALERS
Concealer · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Glossier
Stretch Balm Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Josie Maran
Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Nivea
Sun Kids Lait Protecteur Format Voyage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun kids Lait protecteur Protect & Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun protect & refresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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