: a fine usually white clay that is used in ceramics and refractories, as a filler or extender, and in medicine especially as an adsorbent in the treatment of diarrhea
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This lightweight powder does just that, and also contains kaolin clay and squalane to help absorb oil, control shine, and keep the skin gently hydrated.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
Clay ingredients like kaolin or bentonite can help minimize the appearance of whiteheads by purifying the skin and reducing oiliness.11
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Choose skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic, meaning they are formulated not to clog pores.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The Outset Purifying Blue Clay Mask is a sensitive skin-friendly formula that harnesses the power of serious pore-unclogging ingredients: oil-absorbing kaolin and a texture-smoothing duo of salicylic acid and niacinamide.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
This creamy, cooling mask pulls out impurities with marine enzymes, bentonite, and kaolin, transforming from deep green to light green to show off its progress.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
Clay ingredients like kaolin or bentonite can help minimize the appearance of whiteheads by purifying the skin and reducing oiliness.11
Non-Comedogenic Products
Choose skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic, meaning they are formulated not to clog pores.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The Outset Purifying Blue Clay Mask is a sensitive skin-friendly formula that harnesses the power of serious pore-unclogging ingredients: oil-absorbing kaolin and a texture-smoothing duo of salicylic acid and niacinamide.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
This creamy, cooling mask pulls out impurities with marine enzymes, bentonite, and kaolin, transforming from deep green to light green to show off its progress.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
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kaolin
noun
ka·olin
ˈkā-ə-lən 
: a fine usually white clay that is used in ceramics and refractories, as a filler or extender, and in medicine especially as an adsorbent in the treatment of diarrhea (as in food poisoning or dysentery)
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