Illite
Illite is an absorbent and anticaking ingredient. It’s in 15 products on Poliage, most often mask, blush and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Illite: used to add bulk and absorb oil or moisture.
What it does
Contains Illite: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Illite: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Illite: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Illite: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 56705, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Illite
Acure
Brightening Facial Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Camo Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
KVD Beauty
Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Hanskin
Hanskin Cleansing Foam & Blackhead 120ml
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Intense Curl Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rael
Miracle Clear Pore Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Swiss Toniq Geneva
New Skin Moisturising Facial Polish Exfoliant
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
Poreless Clay Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
SKIN1004
Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
Mask · Lists silicones
OSEA
Red Algae Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
Lists silicones
Tatcha
The Clarifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The seaweed
Lists coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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