What skin types is Silica good for?

Silica is best suited for Oily, Combination, Normal skin types.

What can you mix with Silica?

Silica works well with Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Kaolin. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Silica safe to use every day?

Silica can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 1–15% in mattifying formulations.

Silica

Silica

Also known as: Silicon Dioxide · Amorphous Silica · Fumed Silica

Oil controlSmoothingThickener

“A finely milled mineral that blurs pores and controls shine.”

Skin types

Oily, Combination

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

1–15%

What it does

Silica is a naturally occurring mineral (silicon dioxide) used in skincare as an oil absorber, texture refiner, and mild pore-blurring agent. It is widely used in primers, mattifying moisturisers, and finishing powders. It absorbs sebum and reduces surface shine without drying the skin.

Benefits

Absorbs excess sebum and reduces shine
Visually blurs the appearance of pores
Creates a smooth, soft-focus skin texture
Non-irritating and inert

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

Oily skinCombination skinNormal skin

Works well with

Niacinamide ›Zinc PCA ›Kaolin ›

How to use

Found in primers and mattifying products. Apply after skincare, before or after SPF.

Typical concentration: 1–15% in mattifying formulations