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 23, 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
TePe
Daily Toothpaste, Mild pepparmint
Lists coconut derivatives
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dentifrice Signal Anti-tartre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Pacha Soap Co
Deodorant Stick
Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Desodorante para pies fresh & dry antitranspirante
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Dream BB PURE FPS 15
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Dream Pure BB Cream
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Palladio
DREAMY MATTE LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Palladio
DUAL WET & DRY POWDER FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dibs Beauty
Duet Baked Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Masque Sébo-régulateur
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Elseve Argile Extraordinaire Shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Ember Rose Eternal Flame Cream Blush-Love Language
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Nivea
EXTRA WHITE PORE MINIMISER MUD FOAM
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Thrive Causemetics
Eye Lift 360° Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer
Lists silicones
BareMinerals Poreless Clay Cleanser
Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Five O’ Sharp Beard Cover
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
FOUNDATION Stick
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Berry Passionate
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Lime It Up
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant - Mango Tango
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
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