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
Black Opal
Total Coverage Concealing Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid, parabens
Black Opal
Total Coverage Face & Body Concealer for Acne Scars and Blemishes
Concealer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Enzyme Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemee Moisture Rich
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemme Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemmé
Tresemmé shampoo and conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Balms
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
CoverGirl
Trunaked Roses
Lists silicones
Tula
TULA sun protection measures
Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Dewy Skin Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + Peptides
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Utla River North Eye Shadow
Lists silicones
Vanicream
Lists coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
vanilla whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Hourglass
Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Hourglass
Vanish Blush Stick
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Hourglass
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
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