Silica

The details

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics. Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product. The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer. It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil. In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge . When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.

Effects

Found in (34 products)

Maybelline

Sky High Mascara

Eye Makeup

Oil-freeReef safeParaben-free+4

NYX Cosmetics

Bare With Me Concealer Serum

Concealers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

NARS Cosmetics

Radiant Creamy Concealer

Concealers

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

innisfree

No Sebum Mineral Powder

Setting Sprays & Powders

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

Fenty Beauty

Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint

BB, CC & Tinted Moisturizers

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

Maybelline

Fit Me Liquid Concealer

Concealers

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeSulfate-free+3

Maybelline

Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer

Concealers

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

Romand

Juicy Lasting Tint Bare Juicy Series

Lip Makeup

Oil-freeReef safeParaben-free+3

L'Oreal

True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

Foundations

Oil-freeParaben-freeSulfate-free+3

e.l.f. cosmetics

Hydrating Camo Concealer

Concealers

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

Maybelline

Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation

Foundations

Oil-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-free+2

Saie

Dew Blush Liquid Cheek Blush

Blushes

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+5

NARS Cosmetics

Soft Matte Complete Concealer

Concealers

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

Huda Beauty

Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder

Setting Sprays & Powders

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+2

Maybelline

SuperStay 24hr Skin Tint

Foundations

Oil-freeReef safeParaben-free+4

Ilia

Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

BB, CC & Tinted Moisturizers

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

rhode

Pocket Blush

Blushes

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

L'Oreal

True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

Foundations

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

Maybelline

Lip Lifter Gloss

Lip Makeup

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

Merit Beauty

The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

Foundations

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

e.l.f. cosmetics

Poreless Putty Primer

Makeup Primers

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

Rare Beauty

Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick

Bronzers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+5

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30

Day Moisturizers

Oil-freeParaben-freeSulfate-free+2

Charlotte Tilbury

Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder

Setting Sprays & Powders

Alcohol-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-free+2

Maybelline

Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder

Setting Sprays & Powders

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

Saie

Dew Bronze Soft-Focus Effortless Liquid Bronzer

Bronzers

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+5

Merit Beauty

Flush Balm

Blushes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

Benefit Cosmetics

The POREfessional Face Primer

Makeup Primers

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+4

Sola Beauty

Foundation Primer SPF 50+

Makeup Primers

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+3

Charlotte Tilbury

Beauty Light Wand

Highlighters

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

NYX Cosmetics

Buttermelt Blush

Blushes

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+2

NARS Cosmetics

Laguna Bronzing Powder

Bronzers

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

NYX Cosmetics

Buttermelt Bronzer

Bronzers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+3

Charlotte Tilbury

Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer

Bronzers

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5