Mica
Mica is an opacifying ingredient. It’s in 558 products on Poliage, most often blush, lip and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A ground mineral. Adds shimmer and an opaque, pearly finish.
What it does
Contains Mica: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35360, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Mica
Laura Geller
(Findation) Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Redken
03 Water Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Fortifying Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Palladio
2-IN-1 MOSAIC BLUSH & BRONZER
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Tula
24-7 Moisture Luminous Brightening Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Crest
3D White Luxe Diamond Strong Brilliant Mint Fluoride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Foundation Stick Cream-to-Velvet Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Ofra
Absolute Cover Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Jane Iredale
Active Light Under-eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Lip Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Afterglow Lip Oil
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
SKINTIFIC
Alaska Volcano Blackhead&Pore Deep Cleansing Clay Mask Stick
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Hourglass
Ambient Lighting Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Anti-transpirant Narta Homme Peau parfaite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Anti-transpirant Narta Peau parfaite
Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
NARS
Arctic PH-Adjusting Lip Sheen
Lip · Lists silicones
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
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