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 23, 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
Ben Nye
Color Cake Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Color Icon Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Ben Nye
Concealer Crayons
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
John Frieda
concealer Root Blur
Concealer · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Physicians Formula
Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Essence
Contouring Duo Palette
Lists silicones
Ben Nye
Corrector Colors
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Cotton Candy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Ben Nye
Coverette Cover-Up
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nudestix
Cream Cheek + Lip Pencil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Crème de jour cien
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Ben Nye
Creme Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Longue Durée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermophil
Crème mains réparateur intense formule indienne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Crème protectrice pour le change
Lists fragrance
Ben Nye
Creme Rouge
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Creme Stick Foundations
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Cube de Bain énergisant Framboise Menthe poivrée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Cube de Bain Sensuel Parfum Vanille Bourbon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
Dark Temptation Face & Body Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
degree
Lists fragrance, silicones
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