Mica in cosmetics
The Dual-Status Ingredients · ingredientlogic Editorial · 1 min read
The short answer
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used in cosmetics for slip, adhesion, and light diffusion. Cosmetic grades range from coarse sparkle to the fine, matte sericite form. The questions worth asking are about particle size, coating, and where the mineral was mined — not whether mica as a category is acceptable.
Mica is a naturally occurring silicate mineral, ground into thin reflective platelets. Those platelets are what let a pressed powder lie flat on skin, diffuse light rather than sit on top of it, and carry pigment evenly.
It is the first two ingredients in our pressed line, which means it is the majority of what is in the pan. We put it first on the label because it is first in the formula.
If mica is on your avoid list, our Liquid Foundation and Cream Foundation are formulated without it. Nothing else about our disclosure standard changes.
In our formulas
Generated from our published formula lists. Mica / Sericite Mica, product by product.
Contains it
Long-Lasting Silky-Soft Pressed Mineral FoundationRead the label →
Long-Lasting Silky-Soft Pressed Mineral BlushRead the label →
Long-Lasting Pressed Mineral HighlighterRead the label →
Long-Lasting Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow DuosRead the label →
Long-Lasting Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow TriosRead the label →
Omits it
- Nutrient-Rich Full-Coverage Liquid FoundationRead the label →
Blur + Set Pressed PowderRead the label →
Vegan Lengthening MascaraRead the label →
Perfect-Finish Full-Coverage Cream FoundationRead the label →
Essential Perfecting PrimerRead the label →
Common questions
