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 name | SILICA SILYLATE |
| Function | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT |
| Prevalence | 451 products (0.49% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 720 |
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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