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
Dove
Dove Advanced Care Original Anti-Transpirant Stick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
dove sensitive deodorant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Dove Women Powder
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Palladio
DUAL WET & DRY POWDER FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Henkel
Energizing Sport Active Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Rimmel London
Extra Super Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
ferodul ferous sulfate
Lists sulfates
Yves Rocher
Feuchtigkeitsspendende Handcreme Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Fit Me Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Five O’ Sharp Beard Cover
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Flower Beauty
Flower Pots Powder Blush
Blush · Lists carmine (from insects)
Kevyn Aucoin
Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Doucce
Freematic Blush Mono
Blush · Lists silicones
Palladio
FULL-COVERAGE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Lidl
gel doccia solido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Green Edition Superdrop Tinted Oil
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Physicians Formula
Happy Booster Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
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