Products with Silica

Silica is a fine mineral powder that mops up surface oil and blurs the look of pores and shine.

Shop Bundles

You've viewed 22 of 35 results

Load more

The mattifying mineral

Ground into microscopic spheres, silica scatters light instead of bouncing it straight back, which is why a formula containing it makes texture and pores look softer the moment it goes on. It is absorbent too, soaking up sebum through the day, so it earns its place in anything that needs to stay matte under makeup or sun.

Tinted SPF is its natural home here: Intellishade Matte SPF 45, Intellishade TruPhysical SPF 45 and SkinBetter Science sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 75. It also appears in Nectifirm Advanced and YouthFull Hands.

Will silica dry out my skin?

It absorbs oil rather than water, so it is not dehydrating the way an alcohol-heavy formula can be. Very dry skin may still prefer a dewier finish, in which case the non-matte versions of the same sunscreens are the better pick.

How to shop at ELLEMES

ELLEMES stocks these through each brand's authorized channel. If you are choosing between matte and radiant finishes, our providers see both on real skin every day and can advise.

Browse more

Featured Products with Silica Reviews

Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream
Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream
4.9 (13 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews
$130.00
Shop Now
Featured review

“I have undereye dark circles, dryness and lines. I have tried many products and this one works! Lines and dark circles are less noticeable. Also, the area seems firmer and hydrated. It’s light weight and goes...”

— Zoie S.
Read all Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream reviews →
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense Serum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense Serum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
4.7 (114 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 114 reviews
$45.00
Shop Now
Featured review

“I love Physical Fusion because it is so easy to apply and does not clog up the skin or feel and look too heavy! The tint also gives it a nice smoothing effect on the skin. ”

— Lauren
Read all SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense Serum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen reviews →
Alastin Skincare A-Luminate Brightening Serum
Alastin Skincare A-Luminate Brightening Serum™
4.6 (32 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews
$182.00
Shop Now
Read all Alastin Skincare A-Luminate Brightening Serum™ reviews →