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
Auchan
Talc baby peaux délicates
Lists fragrance
Unilever
talco comestible
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nuvel
Talco para bebé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Lists fragrance
Ben Nye
Tattoo Cover
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Waterproof Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline
The Colossal Up To 36 Hour Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer - Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Neo-Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Tough Love Shimmer Blush-Utonium
Blush · Lists silicones
Essence
Tinted kiss
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Toms antiperspirant deodorant
Lists fragrance
Black Opal
Total Coverage Concealing Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid, parabens
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Matte Made Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Catrice
True Skin High Cover Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, silicones
CoverGirl
Trunaked Roses
Lists silicones
NARS
Ultimate Luxury Explicit Lipstick
Lip · No ingredient list yet
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