“Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MICA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 30, 2026, where it runs at 23 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.