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
Aussie
Wash+Blow in a can tropical punch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Mario Badescu
Watermelon & Basil Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Watermelon Twist Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Jones Road
What The Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Essence
What The Length! Extreme Lengthening Mascara Waterproof
Mascara · Lists silicones
Lumē
Whole Body Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tree Hut
Wildflower Whirl Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
unilever
Willi gar 150 oxyg sensib
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mini Gel à Raser Peau Sensible 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Fragile 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Mitchum
Women Mitchum 48h Powder Fresh Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Blue Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Gold Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Red Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’luxe Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Workout Refresh Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
yves
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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