Silica Silylate

Silica Silylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anticaking, antifoaming agent. It is used in 451 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSILICA SILYLATE
FunctionANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Prevalence451 products (0.49% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches720

Used in

Sunscreens 10.6%Lip Moisturizers 8%Eyeliners 7.3%Face Primers 5.5%Foundations 5.5%Blushes 5.3%

Frequently asked

What does Silica Silylate do in skincare?
Silica Silylate functions as an anticaking, antifoaming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Silica Silylate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Silica Silylate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially sunscreens (10.6% of its uses).

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