Tin Oxide
Tin Oxide is a viscosity controlling and opacifying ingredient. It’s in 257 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Tin oxide: used to make the product less clear and add bulk.
What it does
Contains Tin Oxide: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tin Oxide: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tin Oxide: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tin Oxide: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80260, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Tin Oxide
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Tough Love Shimmer Blush-Utonium
Blush · Lists silicones
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Calming
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Silk Peony
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tatcha
The Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
The Wizard of OZ
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Laura Mercier
Tinted Moisturizer Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Total temptation
Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Balms
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Black Opal
True Tone Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
CoverGirl
Trunaked Roses
Lists silicones
Tula
TULA sun protection measures
Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Twinkle Kiss High-Shine Shimmer Lipstick-141-Dolly Smooch
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Ultra Matte Foundation Powder
Foundation · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hourglass
Unreal Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Utla River North Eye Shadow
Lists silicones
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