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
Nivea
Sun Schutz & Pflege LSF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
COOLA
Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face - Cucumber Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Sunkissed Poppy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Maybelline
Sunkisser Multi-use Liquid Blush and Bronzer
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Sunlit Glow Brightening Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Physicians Formula
Super BB
Foundation · Lists silicones
Olay
Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Super Stay 24-HR Glowy Skin Tint with Vitamin C
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Full Coverage Long Lasting Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Birthday Edition
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Multi Use Foundation Stick Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Up To 24Hr Hybrid Powder-Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline New York
Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Clinique
Superbalanced Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Pixi
SuperBerry Cleansing Whip
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Maybelline
SuperStay 24 2-Step Longwear Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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