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
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Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Sanex Men natur protect®
Lists fragrance, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
ScandalEyes Retro Glam Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Secret
Secret Stress Response
Lists fragrance, silicones
Ben Nye
Sheer Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Black Opal
Skin Perfecting Concealer for Dark Spots & Under Eye Circles
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Soft Matte Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher
Blush · Lists silicones
Spring Valley
St.John’s Wort
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Maybelline
Super Stay Up To 24Hr Hybrid Powder-Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Superpowder Double Face Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
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