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
Huda Beauty
BLUSH FILTER LIQUID BLUSH
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Ofra
Blush Godet
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Clarins
Body Fit
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.14 Icila
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Clinique
Bottom Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
bliss
bright idea vitamine C+ tri-pepride sérum au collagène protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Julep
Bright Intentions Under Eye Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Bright-Eyed Under Eye Corrector
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Brighten-i Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
HARRY’S
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Brightening Micro Powder Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Brightening serum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Brilliant Under Eye Brightener Illuminating Corrector
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Pai
British Summer Time Glow SPF 30 Illuminating Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
Lists drying alcohol
Dove
Brunette Brilliance Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brush on Block
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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