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
L’Oréal
SuperStay 24h fond de teint stretch beige éclat
Lists parabens, silicones
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
r.e.m. beauty
Sweetener Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Gillette
Swirl
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vanilla Extract and Evening Primrose Oil
Tahitian Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Tangerine Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Lists fragrance
Dove
Teens Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Mango Sunshine
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Tenue & Strong Pro 185
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Harry’s
Texturizing Putty
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jones Road
The Best Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
The body shop crème exfoliante corps pêche de vigne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline New York
The Colossal
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists sulfates
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Waterproof Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Concealer Pen with TFC8®
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer - Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline New York
The Falsies
Mascara · Lists silicones
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