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Mica
A shimmering mineral that gives makeup a soft, natural glow.
- What it does
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- Soft, natural glow
- Sheer shimmer
- Sourcing worth asking about
- Where it comes from
- Mica is mined in several countries and sourcing practices vary widely. Look for brands that say how theirs is sourced, as Cheekbone Beauty and Ember HQ do.
- Found in
- Products by Cheekbone Beauty, Maris Dae
About Mica
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What is mica?
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that splits into thin, light-catching sheets. Cheekbone Beauty’s Illuminating Primer Stick uses ethically sourced mica for a soft luminosity, and Maris Dae’s Lumière Body Oil uses it for a sheer, satin shimmer.
Where does mica come from?
Mica is mined in several countries and sourcing practices vary widely. Look for brands that say how theirs is sourced, as Cheekbone Beauty and Ember HQ do.
Which Canadian brands use mica?
In our shop, mica is in products from Cheekbone Beauty, Maris Dae.
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