: 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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Avocado oil, kaolin clay Finish: Matte Shades: 23 Size: 0.3 oz.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
One industry that’s especially prevalent in Lampang is ceramic production due to a white kaolin mineral commonly found in the area (excellent for picking up a gift or two).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
The kaolin clay kept my oil-prone areas in check without making my skin feel tight, and the green tea helped calm any redness.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
One industry that’s especially prevalent in Lampang is ceramic production due to a white kaolin mineral commonly found in the area (excellent for picking up a gift or two).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
The kaolin clay kept my oil-prone areas in check without making my skin feel tight, and the green tea helped calm any redness.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 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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