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 22, 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
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Happee Birthdae Harry Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
ColourPop
Heart Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Heightened Look
Lists silicones
henkel
Hydratant Matifiant Soin de jour PH7
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
trend it up
Hydrostay Silky Serum Foundation
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Beauty Bakerie
InstaBake 3-in-1 Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Original Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Powder
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson’s Baby Powder
Lists fragrance
Johnson & Johnson
johnsons bp (w) 50g
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Lait corps hydratant surdoux à la crème de talc
Lists fragrance, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner Noir
Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Laura’s Essentials Toasty Treasures 12 Multi Finish Eyeshadows, 1 Highlighter, 1 Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
lemon zesty scrub
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Lift + BB mousse Soin Anti-âge Teinté
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Lightweight Matte Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Ben Nye
Lip Colors
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Lip Liner
Lip · Lists parabens, silicones
MAC
Lip Pencil
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Lips
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, carmine (from insects), coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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