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 23, 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
Total temptation
Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Trace’d Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
ELEMIS
Travel Size Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
fresh
Travel Size Soy Face Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
dm
Trend It Up Colorful Love Pink
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Triple Threat Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dove
Tropical Fresh Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Happy Curves
Tropical oasis Confit (all over) body powder
Lists fragrance
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Matte Made Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Balms
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
True Botanicals balm
Lists essential oils
Rare Beauty
True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Black Opal
True Tone Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
CoverGirl
Trunaked Roses
Lists silicones
Tula
TULA sun protection measures
Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Black Opal
Ultra Matte Foundation Powder
Foundation · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen with Helioplex
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Palladio
UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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