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
Sun Bum
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Essence
BABY GOT BLUSH Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Baby sun Crème solaire très haute protection FPS 50+
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Baby Sun lait solaire FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Baby sun protection cream
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Palladio
BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Laneige
Balance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Balance Mode Shine Control Weightless Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
TIRTIR
Banana BDRN Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Bare Focus Niacinamide Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25
Concealer · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 24HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Naturium
Barrier Bounce Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Deliplus
Base 9 in 1 con vitamina alisadora
Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Clarins
Baume super hydratant Clarins Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
100% Pure
BB Cream
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Erborian
BB crème au ginseng korean formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB Eye
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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