"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Mineral
- Other languages: Glimmer, Mica (CI 77019 - Blanc)
- INCI name: MICA
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 310-127-6
- Classification: Mineral dye
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Mica is a mineral often used as a white dye in make-up products, it can also be used as an opacifier. It is also represented in the INCI list by its ColorIndex, CI 77019.
Its functions (INCI)
- Anticaking : Helps ensure the fluidity of solid particles and limit their agglomeration in powder cosmetic products or hard mass cosmetics.
- Bulking : Reduces apparent cosmetics density.
- Cosmetic colorant : Color cosmetics and / or give a color to the skin
- Opacifying : Reduces transparency or translucency of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 11.63% of cosmetics.
