03/02/2026

Silica in the Spotlight

In today’s skincare, one thing matters above all: results you can truly feel. One ingredient that is increasingly gaining attention is Silica. While many consumers know it primarily from dietary supplements, its cosmetic benefits are just as versatile – and just as impressive.

The mineral behind modern beauty innovations

Silica helps the skin appear smoother, more radiant, and more resilient. At the same time, it enhances formulations with a refined sensorial profile that elevates the overall product experience. For formulators, this opens up new possibilities to create modern, stable, and beautifully textured concepts.

Silica as a versatile performance ingredient

Across skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care, Silica is gaining importance in modern formulations. No surprise – Silica combines functional benefits with remarkable sensorial qualities, making it one of the most adaptable ingredients in today’s beauty landscape.

A prime example is Harmonie^™ Luxe 4 Powder (INCI: Silica) from our partner Momentive. This powder is an ideal choice for contemporary formulations that require both high performance and a pleasant, elegant skin feel.

Why Harmonie^™ Luxe 4 Powder from Momentive?

Enhanced sensory: Silica creates a soft, velvety skin feel and improves the spreadability of creams, lotions, and color cosmetics.
Oil absorption & mattifying properties: Perfect for concepts designed to reduce shine and deliver a smooth, even finish.
A natural, versatile raw material: Chemically inert and well‑tolerated, Silica fits seamlessly into modern clean‑beauty formulations.

Typical applications:

Color Cosmetics: BB creams, foundations, powders
Skin Care: Creams, lotions, serums
Sun Care

Harmonie^™ Luxe 4 Powder functions as a sensorial modifier, delivering a soft‑focus and blurring effect while providing a non‑sticky, refined finish. This makes Silica a true all‑rounder – from decorative cosmetics to daily care and sun‑care formulations.

Silica – a key asset for your future product innovations

With its broad range of functional and sensorial advantages, Silica is an ingredient that deserves a key place in forward-thinking beauty concepts. Whether used to refine textures, support mattifying effects, or elevate the overall skin feel – Silica demonstrates just how versatile modern formulations can be.

We look forward to exploring new possibilities with you and to leveraging Harmonie^™ Luxe 4 Powder from Momentive as an optimal solution for your upcoming beauty projects.

Dr. Stefanie Freye
Head of Product Innovation & Sourcing

Phone: +49 40 300 501 8289
E-Mail: s.freye[at]terchemicals.com

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Silica in the Spotlight

The mineral behind modern beauty innovations

Silica as a versatile performance ingredient

Why Harmonie™ Luxe 4 Powder from Momentive?

Silica – a key asset for your future product innovations

Why Harmonie^™ Luxe 4 Powder from Momentive?