Ingredient · INCI listed
Mica
A mineral that adds shimmer and a soft-focus, light-reflecting finish. A cosmetic colorant with no skincare action.
Data summary
Products containing
2
Most common in
2 products
sunscreens
Typical pairing
Iron Oxides
In the catalog
Mica by the numbers.
We've catalogued 2 products that use mica, and it's strongly concentrated in sunscreens — 2 products, 100% of where it shows up. Those products average a 79/100 formulation score — well above the catalog norm — topping out with Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 at 84/100.
Its most frequent formulation partners are Titanium Dioxide (2 shared formulas) and Iron Oxides (2 shared formulas).
Where it shows up