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 21, 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
Secret
Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Bubble Bath
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Healthy Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Lip & Cheek Tint
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance
KVD Beauty
Full Sleeve Long + Defined Tubing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Garnier Skin Naturals Vitamin C Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Physicians Formula
Gentle Cover
Concealer · Lists parabens
Maybelline New York
Great Lash
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Green Edition Superdrop Tinted Oil
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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Lists fragrance allergens
Null
HAIR
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hanskin
Hanskin Cleansing Foam & Blackhead 120ml
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palladio
HERBAL LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Alpyn Beauty
Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara Waterproof
Mascara · Lists silicones
Alpha-H
Illuminating Enzyme Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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