Mica
Severity 2/10Editorialpigment · pearlescent · also known as ci 77019
Is Mica safe?
Mica carries only minor concerns (environmental impact) at typical cosmetic levels.
In plain language
The shimmer mineral in highlighters and glowy creams; safe on skin, with sourcing ethics being its real controversy.
A Caredermis plain-language explanation to help you read the label — not a regulator statement. The sourced facts are the classifications and status shown on this page.
Documented concerns
Environmental impact
Editorial2/10Skin-safe; the ingredient's controversy is ethical (mining labor), not toxicological.
Guidance by skin profile
Caredermis editorial guidance based on the concerns above — checked against the official records on every build, but not itself a regulator statement.
- Sensitive skinNo specific concern
- Oily & acne-proneNo specific concern
- Dry skinNo specific concern
- PregnancyNo specific concern
- Babies & kidsNo specific concern
- Eczema-proneNo specific concern
Products in our library containing Mica
- DessangeShampooing nutri-réparateur réparation gelée royale
- BourjoisHealthy Mix BB Cream anti-fatigue 24H 02 Medium
- HenkelSyoss Color Protect Shampooing
- l-orealAbsolut Repair
- EdgewellSheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
- NuxeProdigieux - huile de douche
- ManavaPlaisirs sucrés crumble fruits rouges
- L'OREAL NORGE ASL'Oréal Paris True Match 1.D/W Golden Ivory Foundation
- L'OREAL NORGE ASMaybelline New York Tattoo Liner 900 Deep Onyx Automatic Gel Pencil
- La ProvencalePoudre de teint lumières d'ocres
- UltrexChampú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
- UnileverCleanse
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