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
Patrick Ta
Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Shea Moisture
Manuka Honey & Yogurt
Lists coconut derivatives
Tarte
Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Shimmer Glass
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gemey Maybelline
Master Kajal Khol liner - Pitch Black
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Matt-Paste Strand Matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Matte Allure Lipstick - Chic
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Matte Allure Liquid Lipstick-True FaIth
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
MATTE BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Colgate
Max White Charcoal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Protect
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Maxi Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Mega Lip Stacks-Brown-Brownie Stack
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Mélange À Trois Blush & Highlight Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
bPerfect
Melted Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
milani bronze make up
Lists fragrance, silicones
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond pH Lip Plumper Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
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