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
SKIN1004
Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
Mask · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Supergoop!
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Red Algae Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Redness solutions
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sunday Riley
Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask
Mask · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Mad Hippie
Sheer Tint Sun Serum
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dermalogica
Smart Response Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF50 Anti-Aging Daily Mineral Sunscreen Facial Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Aerosol Free
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Sephora
SUPERMASK - The Mud Mask
Lists fragrance, silicones
Caudalie
Targeted Spot Solution with Salicylic Acid
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Texture Clay
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tatcha
The Clarifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Thrive Market
Triple Action Toothpaste Peppermint
Lists coconut derivatives
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