KAOLIN PURIFYING CLAY MASK
A weekly kaolin clay mask for acne-prone and oily skin. Dual pore-purifying clays and activated charcoal adsorb sebum and surface residue, while a microbiome prebiotic complex, Black Tea, and Sage support the skin during wear for a purified, comfortable finish.
Backed by published research · references belowFormulated for Acne Prone, Oily Skin, and Sensitive Skin.
- Kaolin (CAS 1332-58-7) is a fine powder with measured water absorption of 1,000 milligrams per gram, its own weight in water1.
- Montmorillonite, a smectite-group clay, adds a complementary adsorbent profile with higher swelling capacity than Kaolin for pore-area purifying.
- Charcoal Powder (activated carbon), an adsorbent that cleanses via porous-carbon physical adsorption.
Hero mechanism: Kaolin, a 1:1 phyllosilicate clay, purifies through physical adsorption of sebum and surface residue. Full mechanism and citations under Details and references.
A 90 ml / 3.04 fl oz weekly clay treatment built on Kaolin and Montmorillonite (dual pore-purifying clays paired with Diatomaceous Earth), Charcoal Powder (activated carbon), Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, and a Microbiome Prebiotic Complex (Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid), on an Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice base. 100% natural origin, 16% organic origin, vegan eligible.
Kaolin + Montmorillonite Clay (Dual Pore-Purifying Clays), Charcoal Powder (Activated Carbon), Rhamnose + Glucose + Glucuronic Acid (Microbiome Prebiotic Complex), Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract.
Active ingredients: Kaolin, a 1:1 phyllosilicate pore-purifying clay; Montmorillonite, a smectite-group adsorbent clay; Charcoal Powder (activated carbon), a porous-carbon adsorbent.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Diatomaceous Earth, Butylene Glycol, Aqua/Water, Sodium PCA, Lactic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Anisate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Charcoal Powder, Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Rhamnose, Glycolipids, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid
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- Apply an even layer to clean, dry skin once or twice weekly. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not allow the mask to dry to a fully cracked state.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- The 90 ml format supports roughly 8 to 12 weeks of weekly use.
Are there any side effects?
Patch test recommended for first use. Clay masks may produce a transient tightening sensation during wear that subsides on rinse.
Does it actually work?
Kaolin clay is studied in cosmetics for absorbing excess surface oil, helping this mask leave pores looking cleaner and the complexion more matte and refined.
How do I use it?
Apply an even layer to clean, dry skin once or twice weekly. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
What is this and who is it for?
A weekly kaolin clay mask for acne-prone and oily skin. Dual pore-purifying clays and activated charcoal adsorb sebum and surface residue, while a microbiome prebiotic complex, Black Tea, and Sage support the skin during wear for a purified, comfortable finish.
100% natural origin, 16% organic origin, vegan eligible. No added Parfum. Iron oxide pigments (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) supply a soft warm finish and are EU-approved cosmetic colourants. Lactic Acid is present at pH-adjuster trace level only and is not an exfoliating active in this rinse-off format. Patch test recommended for first use. Clay masks may produce a transient tightening sensation during wear that subsides on rinse. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse with water if any product enters the eye.
Kaolin (CAS 1332-58-7) is the foundation clay. Its 1:1 phyllosilicate sheet structure delivers physical adsorption of sebum and surface residue without the expansive swelling of smectite-group clays, with quantified water absorption of 1,000 milligrams per gram1. A 4-week prospective clinical study of a kaolin-bentonite mask in 75 oily-and-combination-skin subjects documented sebum reduction of 68.97% immediately and 29.90% at week 4 by Sebumeter measurement2. That clinical reference is a multi-ingredient formulation, while the Opuliss formula pairs Kaolin with Montmorillonite, Diatomaceous Earth, and Charcoal in a different formula. EU CosIng lists Kaolin with ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING, BULKING, and ABRASIVE (mild) functions.
- Juch RD, Rufli T, Surber C. Pastes: what do they contain? How do they work? Dermatology. 1994;189(4):373-7. PubMed PMID 7873823.
- Zhang X, Zhang Z, Tao H, et al. Comprehensive assessment of the efficacy and safety of a clay mask in oily and acne skin. Skin Res Technol. 2023;29(11):e13513. DOI 10.1111/srt.13513. PubMed PMID 38009030.
How to cite this product page: Opuliss. Kaolin Purifying Clay Mask. Opuliss Skin product page. 2026. https://opuliss.com/products/clay-mask-for-pores-and-blackheads
The Science
Kaolin clay is studied in cosmetics for absorbing excess surface oil, helping this mask leave pores looking cleaner and the complexion more matte and refined.
Source: Zhang Y, et al. Skin Research and Technology, 2023 (PMID 38009030).
INSIDE THE SCIENCE
From precision-fermented actives to biomimetic complexes, discover what makes it Opuliss.
KAOLIN CLAY
Mineral clay that absorbs excess oil and draws out impurities for clearer-looking skin.
Source: CIR Expert Panel safety assessment, 2003.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
Helps draw out impurities for visibly clearer skin.
Source: EU CosIng listed function.
RHAMNOSE PREBIOTIC
A plant-derived prebiotic sugar that supports a balanced, comfortable skin microbiome.
HOW TO USE
Apply an even layer to clean, dry skin once or twice weekly. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not allow the mask to dry to a fully cracked state.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
The 90 ml format supports roughly 8 to 12 weeks of weekly use.
THE TEXTURE
The Opuliss difference
SCIENCE, MADE VISIBLE
Opuliss begins where the research ends. Every active is named, every claim is traceable, and nothing is left to promise alone.
Morning to night
A RITUAL, CONSIDERED
Each formula stands on its own and belongs to the whole. Layered with intention, morning and night, the routine becomes unmistakably yours.
A twenty four hour rhythm
THE SKIN KEEPS TIME
Skin is not the same at midnight as it is at nine in the morning. Across a single day its temperature, its acidity and the moisture it loses to the air each move on a rhythm of their own. Morning and night are not two routines. They are one, kept in time.
Yosipovitch G et al. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1998 (PMID 9424081). Sixteen volunteers sampled every two hours across a twenty four hour span.
