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
ACURE
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Color Correcting Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4 In 1 Glow Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Unilever
Integral 8 actions Complet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Kjaer Weis
Invisible Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance
Essence
JUICY BOMB PARTY Jelly Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Studio Line Matt
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
e.l.f.
Lash ‘N Roll Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash Beats Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Lash Power Tubing Mascara Long-Wearing Formula
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Body Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Body Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Waterproof Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Essence
Lash WITHOUT LIMITS WATERPROOF EXTREME LENGTHENING & VOLUME MASCARA
Mascara · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ATTITUDE
leaves bar deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Lifter Liner Lip Liner Makeup with Hyaluronic Acid
Lip · Lists silicones
Ben Nye
Lip Colors
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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