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
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Rimmel London
Thrill Seeker Lip Latex
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing à l’Extrait de Camomille Lot 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Femme à l’Extrait de Camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Sec au Extrait d’Orange Cheveux Blonds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Timotei Huiles Précieuses Shampooing Femme aux Huiles d’Argan Bio, d’Amande, Fleur de Jasmin Cheveux Secs et Ternes Lot 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Nutrition Intense Shampoing Femme à l’Huile d’Avocat 100% d’origine naturelle Cheveux Secs Lot de 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux très Abimés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 6(4+2 Offerts)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Richesse Suprême
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Tinted Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Laura Mercier
Tinted Moisturizer Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Auromere
Toothpaste
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Arm & Hammer
Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Guru Nanda
Toothpaste
Lists essential oils
BOKA
TOOTHPASTE
Lists essential oils
Marvis
Toothpaste Marvis Ginger Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Black Opal
Total Coverage Concealing Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid, parabens
Black Opal
Total Coverage Face & Body Concealer for Acne Scars and Blemishes
Concealer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
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