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
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Concealer Pen with TFC8®
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
The Cult Classic Luminous Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Dewy Skin Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Lisa Eldridge
The Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
The Gloss
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The humble. Co toothpaste
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Tatcha
The Indigo Calming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Neo-Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Tough Love Shimmer Blush-Utonium
Blush · Lists silicones
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Calming
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
The rocket volum’ express
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Tatcha
The Silk Peony
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tatcha
The Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Timotei 2en1 Shampooing Femme Douceur Huille d’Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing à l’Extrait de Camomille Lot 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Femme à l’Extrait de Camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Nutrition Intense Shampoing Femme à l’Huile d’Avocat 100% d’origine naturelle Cheveux Secs Lot de 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Richesse Suprême
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing 2 en 1 Douceur 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Tinted Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance
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