Ingredient · dataset v56
Mica and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A mineral shimmer and opacity powder; silicate rock with nothing to feed on.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Mineral
Also listed as
CI 77019, Sericite
Checked products with this ingredient (11)
Product types: Body care, Cleansers, Makeup, Sunscreens
Body care (1)
Cleansers (1)
Makeup (5)
- bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
- e.l.f. Cosmetics High Definition Powder Sheer
- Morphe Bake & Set Translucent Setting Powder Jumbo
- innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder
- Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation SPF 15 In The Buff 10 g
Sunscreens (4)
- Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF 30 Dry Sunscreen Nude
- Mineral Fusion Brush-On Powder Sunscreen SPF 30
- DERMA E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30
- Roe Wellness SPF 50 Mineral Powder
Related mineral
- Alumina — No known trigger
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate — No known trigger
- Aluminum Hydroxide — No known trigger
- Aluminum Powder — No known trigger
- Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY — No known trigger
- Avene Thermal Spring Water — No known trigger
- Barium Sulfate — No known trigger
- Boron Nitride — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Mica trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A mineral shimmer and opacity powder; silicate rock with nothing to feed on.
Does Mica feed Malassezia?
No known link: Mica is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Mica →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.