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
Mineral Fusion
So High Extended Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Mineral Fusion
So Lifted Defined Curl Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Soft Matte Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Essence
Soft Touch Mousse Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
True Botanicals
Spirulina Cleansing Powder
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Stardust Swipe Glitter Liquid Lipstick-137 Cosmic Pink
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Starlight Velvet Lipstick - Magical D-Light
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rimmel London
Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr Squatch
Summer Citrus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maybelline
Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Sephora
SUPERMASK - The Mud Mask
Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Lists fragrance
Ben Nye
Tattoo Cover
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Clarifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Tough Love Shimmer Blush-Utonium
Blush · Lists silicones
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Deep
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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