Talc
Talc is a skin protecting and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 229 products on Poliage, most often blush, foundation and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A ground mineral (magnesium silicate). Absorbs moisture and gives powders a smooth slip.
What it does
Contains Talc: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Talc: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Talc: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Talc: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Talc: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Talc: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38438, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Talc
Laura Geller
(Findation) Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Huda Beauty
#FAUXFILTER LUMINOUS MATTE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones
Palladio
2-IN-1 MOSAIC BLUSH & BRONZER
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
All-In-One 24k Multi-Effect Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
All-In-One Volume & Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Almost Powder Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 18
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire 30FPS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
dm
Ansatzspray blond bis mittelblond
Lists silicones
CVS Pharmacy
Antacid Tablets
Lists fragrance
Cien
Anti rides creme de nuit Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Cosmia
Anti-transpirant dry protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Avon VDL eye primer
Lists silicones
Essence
BABY GOT BLUSH Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Baby powder
Lists fragrance
Palladio
BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Base 9 in 1 con vitamina alisadora
Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
nivea
baume riche réparateur et soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clarins
Baume super hydratant Clarins Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Cien
BB Cream 6 en 1 clair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB crème au ginseng korean formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB Eye
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Shiseido
Benefiance mousse nettoyante confort absolu
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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