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Mica

Shimmer pigment

Generally safe

A mineral that gives makeup its shimmer and light-reflecting finish. Low irritation risk on skin; the real concerns around mica are ethical mining practices, not health.

Safe amount 0 studies cited

No restriction; used from trace amounts up to 10%+

Technical data

Dose-response breakdown and source citations behind the rating above.

Safety by concentration

Trace amounts to 10%+Generally safe

Cited sources

Products containing Mica

Frequently asked questions

Is Mica safe?

A mineral that gives makeup its shimmer and light-reflecting finish. Low irritation risk on skin; the real concerns around mica are ethical mining practices, not health. No restriction; used from trace amounts up to 10%+

Which products contain Mica?

Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, True Match Foundation, Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation, Shape Tape Concealer, Radiant Creamy Concealer, Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer, Better Than Sex Mascara, Matte Revolution Lipstick, Pillow Talk, Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, Orgasm Blush, Pocket Blush, Butter Bronzer, Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter, Ambient Lighting Powder, Holographic Stick Highlighter, Tattoo Liner, Translucent Loose Setting Powder, Boy Brow