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 21, 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
Essence
Stay All Day 16h Long Lasting Make-up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Stick Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Henkel
Strand matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Glossier
Stretch Balm Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Super BB
Foundation · Lists silicones
Olay
Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Revlon
Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Super Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Mini
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Night Repair
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Olay
Super Serum Night Repair Mini
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Henkel
Syoss Color Protect Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Syoss Shampooing perfecteur Kératine Perfection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Lists fragrance
Ofra
Tea And Biscuits Vitamin C Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
Jones Road
The Best Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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