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 21, 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

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