Which makeup companies use mica?

Brands that have been linked to India’s mica mines include Estée Lauder, MAC, Rimmel, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Toofaced, Schwartzkopf, Intercos, Sun Chemicals, Tesco, Asda, BMW, Vauxhall and Audi (as mica is also used to make glittery car paint).

Does L Oréal use mica?

When technically possible, we use synthetic mica. Today, 99\% of our mica comes from completely verified sources. L’Oréal is a founding member of the Responsible Mica Initiative and is committed to ending child labour practices and improving the working conditions of Indian communities whose livelihoods depend on mica.

Does Sephora use mica?

Mica is used in an infinite amount of products we use every day including cell phones and cars. So far the only two eye shadow products that actually are Fair-Trade Mica that I have found are Aether Beauty – which advertises it right on the Sephora website, on their own website, and their package.

What products have mica in them?

FOUND IN: Makeup products, shingles, wallpaper, insulation, cement and asphalt. WHAT IS MICA? Mica minerals are often used as color additives in cosmetics. They also have reflective properties, allowing for a shimmery effect in mineral foundations.

Does Kylie cosmetics have mica?

Kylie Cosmetics states their mica is sourced globally and they said they’ll reached out to their lab to verify if their mica is ethically sourced. Kylie Cosmetics products come in plastic packaging.

Is mica in all makeup?

The world would admittedly be a duller place without mica, which is why it’s found in nearly all makeup—even the likes of organic eyeshadow and natural foundation.

Is mica safe in cosmetics?

Mica is one of the most important mineral ingredients in cosmetics, used widely to add shimmer and sparkle. Because it is naturally produced it is a particularly well-loved ingredient among organic and natural beauty brands, and is safe to use on almost all skin types with little to no side effects.

What is sheet mica?

Mica is a mineral name given to a group of minerals that are physically and chemically similar. They are all silicate minerals, known as sheet silicates because they form in distinct layers. Micas are fairly light and relatively soft, and the sheets and flakes of mica are flexible.

Does Milani use mica?

Milani works with various vendors and contract manufacturers to source its products. We are actively working with all of our manufacturers to share where any mica they use is sourced and we are committed to conducting a full review of our supply chains for better insights.

Why is mica bad in makeup?

The presence of minerals like arsenic, mercury and lead can cause a huge safety concern in “natural” mica in beauty products. These potentially harmful ingredients are one reason why synthetic mica was invented.

Is mica bad for skin?

How much is mica worth?

Sheet mica prices vary with grade and can range from less than $1 per kilogram for low-quality mica to more than $2,000 per kilogram for the highest quality.

How much mica is used in makeup?

It’s also important to know that mica isn’t only used in makeup. Electronics is actually the industry that consumes the most mica (about 26\%), followed by paint (24\%), construction – typically used in drywall (20\%) and then cosmetics which uses about 18\% of mica produced. (source)

Are there any cruelty-free makeup brands that use only Synthetic mica?

This will now be a requirement for all cruelty-free brands before they’re approved and listed in our Directory. The following cruelty-free makeup brands are currently or working towards using only synthetic mica in their collection. Synthetic mica is made in a lab and therefore no child labor is involved. Hurraw! Balm – 100\% Vegan

Where do brands get their mica from?

So far the brands who are actually addressing the issue seem to be taking two different routes – some are using synthetic mica created in a lab (also called synthetic fluorphlogopite) while others are trying to ethically and transparently source their mica.

Can brands that fail to address if their mica is ethical?

However, if after multiple attempts, brands that fail to address if their mica is ethically-sourced, will no longer be listed in our Cruelty-Free Brand Directory. For example, I’ve reached out to Anastasia Beverly Hills four times in the past year and I’ve never received a response from the brand.