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
Kaja
Cheeky Stamp
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Huda Beauty
CHEEKY TINT BLUSH STICK
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Cherry Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clinique
Chubby Stick Cheek Color Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Ciao! Blushlighter
Blush · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5 SPF50
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Supergoop!
City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Clarins
CLARINS SOS PRIMER 00 - Booste l’éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
auromère
Classic Ayurvedic Herbal Toothpaste
Lists essential oils, sulfates
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh All Over Dewy Tint
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm SPF 15
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Yummy Blur
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Matte Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dermalogica
Clearing Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage* Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Dove
Clinical Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Soft Solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Clinical Original Clean Antiperspirant Soft Solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Clinique
Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour, 44 Raspberry Glace
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Clinique For Men Face Scrub
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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