Kaolin
What Kaolin is & what it does
A gentle white clay that absorbs oil and impurities, giving a soft matte finish. It suits sensitive skin and is common in masks and oil-control formulas.
Is Kaolin safe?
Kaolin is a naturally occurring clay that is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe and well tolerated, including by those with sensitive skin. It has a long history of use in masks, powders, and cleansers.
What does Kaolin do in skincare?
Kaolin is a fine clay used mainly to absorb excess oil and to give products a smooth, matte texture. It is common in masks, cleansers, and powders, where it can help mattify the skin and act as a bulking or texturizing agent.
Is Kaolin comedogenic?
Kaolin is generally considered low on the comedogenic scale and is often used in products aimed at oily or acne-prone skin because it absorbs oil rather than adding it. Individual reactions vary, but it is not commonly associated with clogged pores.
Sunscreens with Kaolin
We rate 79 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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colibri skincare Daily SPF 50+ Moisturizer
96/100
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RESIBO Our Lightest Ultra-light Antioxidant Face Cream SPF 50
93/100
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UIQ Biome Re: Tone-up Sun Cream
93/100
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Torriden Dive In Tone Up Sun Cream Purple
92/100
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Srichand Sun Lution Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa ++++ Acne
89/100
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Azani Active Care Kaolin Clay Sunscreen
87/100
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Ras Luxury oils Solaris Ultra Light Daily Defence Moisturiser Day Cream SPF 50
87/100
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Louis Widmer Tinted Day Cream SPF 20
87/100
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Lirene Matt Match! Mattifying Foundation Base SPF 15
85/100
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Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation Spf 15
84/100