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
Supergoop
Unseen Sunscreen
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Supergoop!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Utla River North Eye Shadow
Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Hourglass
Vanish Blush Stick
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Hourglass
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Hydrating Milk Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Lisa Eldridge
Velatura Balm Dewy Lip and Cheek Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
gillette
Venus Extra Smooth
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sephora
Vernis à ongles
Lists drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Westman Atelier
Vital Skin Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Vital Skincare Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Cien
VitalBeauty Dia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C 20% & Citrus Cells Advanced Light Reflecting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Derma E
Vitamin C Even Tone Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Derma E
Vitamin C Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Garnier
Vitamin(e) C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Volume & Fullness Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
e.l.f.
Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Wander
Wanderlust Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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