Bentonite
Bentonite is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 76 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, mask and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Bentonite: used to keep emulsions from separating and add bulk.
What it does
Contains Bentonite: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bentonite: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bentonite: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bentonite: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32125, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as bentonitum and bentonite clay.
Products that contain Bentonite
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Yardley London
Activated Charcoal Moisturizing Bath Bar
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
AHA Exfoliating Mask 10%
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Neutrogena
Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Pump Spray Bottle
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Beloved Green Clay & Eucalyptus Whipped Body Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Big Energy Mascara-Black
Mascara · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Heat Aging Protector SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Bottom Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Pai
British Summer Time | Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pai
British Summer Time Glow SPF 30 Illuminating Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Clay Mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, formaldehyde releasers
Neutrogena
Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tocobo
Coconut Clay Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Come Clean Detoxifying Clay Mask with Brush Applicator
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Skin
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask With Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Daily protective serum.
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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