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
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation for All Skin Types
Foundation · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
Poreless Clay Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
SKIN1004
Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
Mask · Lists silicones
NARS
Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
powder touch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Colgate
PROTEX FRESH SOAP
Lists fragrance
Garnier
Pure Active 3 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active 3 in 1 carbone
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Pure Active Intensif 3 en 1 Anti-points noirs incrustés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Pure Radiance Sugar Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
l-oreal
PureActive 3 en 1 carbón
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Red Neutralizer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
RETRACTABLE WATERPROOF LIP LINER
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
MAC
Retro Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallics
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Allies of Skin
Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
RoseGlow Blush Color Infusion
Blush · Lists silicones
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