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
Glossier
Cloud Paint Plush Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Colgate
Colgate MaxFresh Intense Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Collagen Peptide MAX Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte Finish
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Hot Topic
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Pink Slip
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Color Care Shampooing au sérum réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L.A. Colors
Color Craze Purple Passion Nail Polish (No. 612)
Lists drying alcohol
Tarte
Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Chantecaille
Compact Makeup
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Au Naturale
Completely Covered Creme Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Complexion Boost Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
COMPLEXION RESCUE Highlighting Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
COMPLEXION RESCUE Luminous Skin Tint Stick
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Continuous Color Lipstick
Lip · Lists retinoid, parabens
Essence
Contouring Duo Palette
Lists silicones
Dibs Beauty
Cool Blush Cheek Stain
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Ofra
Corrector Pot
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Cotton Candy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
cover girl simply ageless
Lists silicones
Kjaer Weis
Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nudestix
Cream Cheek + Lip Pencil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Cream Craves Cream Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance
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