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
Tree Hut
Lotus Water Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Love Dive Tender Heart Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Lychee Kiss Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
MAC
M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
MATTE BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Physicians Formula
Matte Monoi Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
MatteHD Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Max Impact Extreme Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Maxi Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Mega Plush Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Ben Nye
Mellow Orange
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Mellow Yellow
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Ben Nye
Mojave Adjusters
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Physicians Formula
Murumuru Butter Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
NARS
Natural Matte Longwear Foundation Discovery Card
Foundation · No ingredient list yet
Essence
NATURAL MATTE MOUSSE FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Nautical Nonsense Palette
Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Nude Magique BB Powder (Peau claire)
Lists retinoid, silicones
Boots
Odour Control Antiperspirant Foot Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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