Kaolin
Kaolin is a cosmetic colorant and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 277 products on Poliage, most often mascara, lip and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
White clay. Absorbs oil, adds a matte look and is an abrasive.
What it does
Contains Kaolin: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Kaolin: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Kaolin: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Kaolin: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Kaolin: cosmetic-colorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Kaolin: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34795, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as kaolinum, kaolin clay, kaolin clay powder and white clay.
Products that contain Kaolin
Heritage Store
Rosewater Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Rouge Victoria
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Salicylique lotion exfoliante
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Cèdre et Genévrier
Lists fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Rose et Vanille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Inika Organic
Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Shampoo bar hair food sandia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing purifiant sans silicone à l’argile douce et cédrat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Shea Shower Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Sheer Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Moisturizing Matte Lip Tint
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sig wn detox charbon x3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig wn detox coco 75ml x2
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sig wn detox coco 75ml x3
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sign wn detox charbon x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Merit
Signature Lip Blush
Lip · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Silky Lip Crème
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Almay
Skin Perfecting Comfort Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Black Opal
Skin Perfecting Concealer for Dark Spots & Under Eye Circles
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Snatch ‘N’ Blush Stick-Wild Love
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Mineral Fusion
So Ageless Fanned Out Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Mineral Fusion
So Classy Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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