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
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Coconut Shower Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Collagen Milky Wrapping Glow Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Ben Nye
Color Cake Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rahua
Color Full™ Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
Color Sensational The Mattes
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tarte
Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Washable Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bubble
Come Clean Detoxifying Clay Mask with Brush Applicator
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
John Frieda
concealer Root Blur
Concealer · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Fenty Skin
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask With Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Ben Nye
Corrector Colors
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ofra
Corrector Pot
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lush
Cosmetic Warrior Fresh Face Mask
Lists essential oils
Maybelline
Cover Stick Corrector Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Coverette Cover-Up
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kjaer Weis
Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glo Skin Beauty
Cream Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
Palladio
CREAM BRONZER
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Creme Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Burt’s Bees
Crème pour les mains à l’huile d’amande et au lait
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ben Nye
Creme Rouge
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Creme Stick Foundations
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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