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
SHEGLAM
Mega Lip Stacks-Brown-Brownie Stack
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Ben Nye
Mellow Orange
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Mellow Yellow
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Catrice
Melted Sun Cream Bronzer
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Exfoliate Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Airy Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rael
Miracle Clear Pore Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glo Skin Beauty
Modern Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Mojave Adjusters
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nudestix
Nudies Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
Thayers
Oil Balancing Jelly Toner for Oily Skin
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Balea
Oil Repair Intensiv (Expresskur)
Lists fragrance
Old Spice
Old Spice Pure Sport
Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Onyx Kaleidoscope Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Frank Body
Original Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Secret
Original Invisible Solid Deodorant Shower Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Outlast Invisible Solid Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Outlast Invisible Solid Deodorant Hygienic Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Pixi
Peel & Polish
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Hindustan
Pepsodent
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Freeman
Polishing Charcoal + Black Sugar Gel Mask + Scrub
Lists fragrance
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