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Mineral pigments and kaolin clay add believable volume without stiffness, thanks to panthenol that conditions each hair.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
The star ingredients here are oil-absorbing clays (including kaolin and bentonite) and the brand’s signature grapeseed polyphenols, which provide free radical protection as well as combat sebum oxidation—the reason blackheads appear dark.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
It’s formulated with collagen, red algae extract, and kaolin that gently lifts impurities and oils from the skin, purifies pores, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a glowing, smooth complexion.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
In the new formula, Givenchy swapped in kaolin clay and mica, which give it a shimmery, highlighter-esque finish.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
The star ingredients here are oil-absorbing clays (including kaolin and bentonite) and the brand’s signature grapeseed polyphenols, which provide free radical protection as well as combat sebum oxidation—the reason blackheads appear dark.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
It’s formulated with collagen, red algae extract, and kaolin that gently lifts impurities and oils from the skin, purifies pores, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a glowing, smooth complexion.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
In the new formula, Givenchy swapped in kaolin clay and mica, which give it a shimmery, highlighter-esque finish.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kaolin
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Unlike Magnifique’s completely clay pot, however, these stoneware crocks are glazed in a silicate made of a blend of quartz, feldspar, and clay.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ironically, the studies revealed that wet clay shale rocks along the Darién route meant nuclear explosives might not work well there.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Until Chicago, the state’s economic engine, can begin rowing in the same policy directions as our representatives in Springfield, getting Illinois out of the economic mud will continue to be an uphill battle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The six-step Ritual is a must-do, preferably every day of your stay, and incorporates the brand’s mud mask, silica mask, algae mask, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to ZamZows, most Idahoans have a mix of sandy and clay soil, which can both cause problems in the garden.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Bright light, lower humidity, and warmer temperatures can cause soil to dry out more quickly, requiring more frequent watering.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Kaolin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kaolin. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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