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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
Noun
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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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Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, many areas on the slopes are spotted with slush and mud.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The difference between the energy of the machine that resolutely crosses the cordillera and the tiny zeal in the wings of an insect that asks only for leaves to eat and mud in which to house her eggs.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mulching your garden also helps your soil stay moist for longer.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Kaolin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kaolin. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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