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
Maybelline New York
The Falsies Surreal
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Lisa Eldridge
The Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
The Gloss
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Fresh Vanilla Lemon
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Pure Vanilla
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Sport Luxe
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Blackberry
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Eucalyptus
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Grapefruit
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Passion Fruit
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Tatcha
The Longevity Memory Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
The Longevity Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Normal)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Sensitive)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Tatcha
The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Tough Love Shimmer Blush-Utonium
Blush · Lists silicones
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Deep
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Gentle
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
The Rocket
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Peony
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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