What it does
Useful in masks and cleansers for a clean, matte feel.
Absorbents
Kaolin.
A clay used to temporarily absorb sebum and reduce visible shine.
- INCI name
- Kaolin
- Function
- An absorbent, mattifying and bulking agent.
- Information level
- Documented cosmetic function
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Combination or oily skin, at a moderate frequency.
Compatibility
Humectants and soothing ingredients.
Precautions
May increase dryness or tightness; it does not “detoxify” skin in a medical sense.
How to use it
As directed, not necessarily every day.
Concentrations
The percentage cannot be inferred from INCI order. WAI LAB shows it only when stated by a verifiable source.
HOW TO READ IT
What it means in the INCI list?
In the European Union, ingredients above 1% are listed in descending order by weight; below 1%, they may appear in any order. Their position therefore cannot be used to calculate an exact percentage.
Its position helps you understand the formula, but does not on its own establish effectiveness or an exact percentage.
SOURCES
Where the information comes from.
WAI LAB distinguishes cosmetic function, regulatory context and scientific literature. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CHOOSING
Products with Kaolin.
43 catalogue products list a recognised form of this ingredient in their INCI.
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