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
Auchan
Dentifrice blancheur au charbon vegetal
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Future Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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Lists fragrance allergens
Clinique
High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Clinique
Lash Power Tubing Mascara Long-Wearing Formula
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Mega Boost Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Lasting Love Longwearing Lip Color
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Dentifrice Protection Complète 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
love hemp Uncle Bud’s organic hemp oil rose gold face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Mineral Hair Mask Smoothes + Pink Clay
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral SPF Moisturizer - Daily Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin - Dermatologist Tested
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals intensa renovación con granada
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Olaplex
Nº.4D CLEAN VOLUME DETOX DRY SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Olaplex
Nº.4D CLEAN VOLUME DETOX DRY SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
OSEA
Ocean Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Winky Lux
Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Buxom
Plump Shot Peptide Plumping Cream Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
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