The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising uncoated, highly porous silica beads having a particle size Dv0 of greater 0.3 μm, a Dv100 of less than 35 μm, a Dv50 selected in the range of 8 to 15 μm and an oil absorption capacity selected in the range of 1.2-2.5 cc/g and a metal oxide selected from microfine double coated titanium dioxide and/or microfine coated zinc oxide.