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
SEPHORA
Ombre à paupières délipsable Sir yes sir! n°275
Lists silicones
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Clean Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
COVERGIRL
Outlast All-Day Lip Color with Topcoat
Lip · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Gemey Maybelline
Poudre libre 01 Naturelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
POUDRE MATIFIANTE Stay Matte Pressed Powder Transparent 001
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
powder touch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ColourPop
Pressed Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Yves Rocher
Pure light
Lists fragrance
Yves Rocher
Pure light - Nude de teint hydratant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
NARS
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Flower Beauty
Pyramids Cheek Color
Blush · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Radiant Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Red Neutralizer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Refreshing lemon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Homme Bille Anti Transpirant Defense Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Anti-Transpirant Cobalt Dry Bille Lot 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Milani
Rose Powder Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
RoseGlow Blush Color Infusion
Blush · Lists silicones
Unilever
Sakura Bloom Soap
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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