What is Bentonite?
Role not confirmed
We haven't written up what this ingredient does yet. The products below feature it as a key ingredient.
Which products feature it?
25 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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Isntree
Mugwort Calming Clay Mask
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key Bentonite (#5 on the ingredient list · 6%), Illite, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
24 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less shine · a smoother skin texture
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin (amount unknown) · less visible pores · a brighter skin tone · better hydration
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Claims, checked
6 types of clay sebum absorption
backed by evidenceMugwort leaf powder & red bean powder mild scrub dead skin cell care.
backed by evidenceMugwort Clay Pack for soft and clean sebum and pore care.
plausible, not testedMoisture clay without pulling
plausible, not testedThe moisture-laden formula adheres to the skin, providing moist, powerful pore care without dryness.
plausible, not testedAllantoin cares for soothing skin from external irritation.
plausible, not testedReal Mugwort Clay Mask is a mask that has strong sebum absorption without giving a pulling sensation, and with 6 types of moist cream clay, mugwort powder, and red bean powder, it thoroughly cares for old waste and dead skin cells.
partly backedA product that quickly soothes irritated skin with mugwort extract, so it can be used gently.
partly backed4-fold pore tightening effect
partly backedBlack·Whitehead improvement
partly backedSkin tone/texture improvement
partly backed6 types of clay with different particles and sizes adhere to the skin without gaps for a clean cleanse.
partly backedHardened and oxidized blackheads reduced by 28.94%
partly backedCleansing of waste and sebum, the main culprit of enlarged pores, 96.18%
partly backedClinically proven 'true' pore tightening.
partly backedSoothing effect after clay pack 131.40%
partly backedSkin tone brightened and skin texture smoothed by sebum & pore tightening care.
partly backedVibrantly clear skin tone 103.59%
partly backedNoticeably changed smooth skin texture 110.55%
partly backedWhite willow bark extract, natural dead skin cell melting care.
partly backedIt contains the soothing effect of fortified mugwort with strong vitality, quickly soothing irritated skin.
partly backedBlackheads and even waste inside pores disappear, tightly tightening clean pores.
overstatedThe clay pack famous by word of mouth for sebum & blackhead care!
no supporting source foundPore area 122.61%, pore volume 128.57%, pore count 134.22%, pore depth 119.80%
no supporting source found

Aperire
Be Frozen Pore Mask
It's made for calmer skin.
Key Bentonite (#3 on the ingredient list), Kaolin, Canadian Colloidal Clay
18 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · less shine · calmer skin
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5-type complex clay
backed by evidenceSensitive skin irritation index 0.00
backed by evidenceWith a skin irritation response of 0.00, it was determined to be low (no) irritation.
backed by evidenceSkin temperature -8.8°C
plausible, not testedImmediately after 1 use, we confirmed immediate improvement effects on pore area, volume, and density.
plausible, not testedPore area 23.53% improvement
plausible, not testedPore volume 23.81% improvement
plausible, not testedPore density 17.45% improvement
plausible, not testedDue to the nature of natural ingredients, color may vary depending on the glacial clay harvest time.
plausible, not tested4-fold pore care
partly backedLow-irritation sebum absorption
partly backedExcellent adsorption power of 'Canadian glacial clay' contained at a whopping 10,000ppm to quickly absorb and remove impurities in pores.
partly backedContains 5 different particle-size clays to absorb seamlessly into curved pores and create smooth skin.
partly backedJust 1 use provides 4-fold pore improvement effect.
partly backedSoothes sensitive skin and controls sebum
partly backed#-8.8°CInstantCooling #PoreClean #PoreTightening
partly backedPowerful adsorption and tightening effect
no supporting source foundNo-pull pore care moisture soothing synergy
nothing specific to check
It's made for calmer skin.
Key Bentonite (#3 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
31 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · clearer-looking skin · less shine · a smoother skin texture
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
- Tests passed:
- skin irritation
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One-step multi formula containing everything from cleansing to pack
partly backedPore cleansing you can see with your eyes, with a color-change texture!
partly backedA powerful pore cleansing effect you can check with your eyes, with a color-change texture that turns darker the more you rub
partly backedFunctional cosmetic for relieving acne-prone skin
partly backedHelps relieve acne-prone skin.
partly backedAs a functional cleanser that helps relieve acne-prone skin, we will intensively care for your acne skin concerns.
partly backedSynergy for removing oil inside pores with 5-PORE CLAY X ACZERO® sebum-care patented ingredient and 5 types of clay
partly backedColor-change charcoal capsule, charcoal capsules effective for pore purification pop and mildly care for dead skin cells
partly backedBlackhead (whitehead) improvement 1.98 times
partly backedSoothing synergy UP with pine powder & centella powder! We grind in the raw plant materials effective for soothing just as they are to care for skin texture and even soothing.
partly backedDeep cleansing that empties pores, 100% satisfaction with cleansing power
partly backedPore waste cleansing 98.89% cleansing
partly backedFine dust simulant cleansing 95.79% cleansing
partly backedBlackheads and whiteheads seem to have decreased. 100%
partly backedPores feel cleanly tidied up. 100%
partly backedSkin texture seems to have become smooth. 100%
partly backedDull skin seems to become clear immediately. 100%
partly backed2 types of worry colorants not added
partly backed13 types of harmful ingredients not added
partly backedGerman derma test completed 24-hour patch test completed
partly backedSkin irritation test completed primary skin irritation evaluation by skin patch
partly backedTo protect forests, this was produced using soy ink on FSC-certified folding cartons.
partly backed100% satisfaction pore cleansing done- Clay Pack Cleanser
overstatedA deeper and more powerful pore purification effect confirmed by clinical trials!
overstatedWaste that could not get out, fine dust piled up in every corner, suffocating makeup, tightly clogged suffocating pores cleanly deleted!
overstatedWorry ZERO mild reassuring recipe
overstatedDomestic and overseas skin irritation tests completed, mild with no irritation
overstatedSkin texture improvement 2.32 times
no supporting source foundIntensive skin soothing Pine Cica Activer™ Pine leaf extract, glycoprotein, and 5 types of cica ingredients are blended at the optimal ratio to quickly soothe skin that has become sensitive.
no supporting source foundTrouble* Charcoal-Ssak! Pine Pack Cleanser
nothing specific to checkA pore cleansing recipe that pulls out trouble* skin concerns by the root
nothing specific to check
Key Bentonite (#3 on the ingredient list), Calamine, Carbonated Water 16%
4 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores · a brighter skin tone
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New concept brightening care, red rice carbonated bubble pack
plausible, not tested✅3-fold pore area brightness 22.46% improvement✅ sensitive skin irritation test completed, irritation index 0.00
no supporting source found✅3-fold pore area brightness 22.46% improvement
no supporting source found✅sensitive skin irritation test completed, irritation index 0.00
no supporting source found

BARULAB
블랙 클레이 마스크 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
Key Bentonite (#4 on the ingredient list), Kaolin, Niacinamide
5 claims checked
Claims, checked
Kaolin(200,000ppm)
backed by evidenceBentonite(34,000ppm)
backed by evidence18g(including sheet) × 5 pieces
backed by evidence5. After 30~40 minutes have elapsed, when the sheet is completely dry, gently peel off the upper and lower sheets together toward the side of the face.
plausible, not tested15g x 5 pieces
partly backed

shaishaishai
ALOE PDRN Cooling Mud Mask
It's made for better hydration.
Key Bentonite (#4 on the ingredient list), Kaolin, Collagen
28 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin · better hydration · less shine
- Don't count on:
- calmer skin
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Soft cream mud formula that melts in with moisture
plausible, not testedRefreshing -6.9° sebum cleansing cooling mud pack
partly backedContains 17% white mud to adsorb oil for a soft finish
partly backedA 3-type thermal aging prescription beyond a simple mud pack
partly backedVarious molecules act on each skin texture to deliver deep moisturization.
partly backedRefreshing sebum cleansing sebum OUT heat DOWN
partly backedExtreme cooling sensation felt the moment you apply it; immediately after use, skin temperature -6.9°C decrease
partly backedContains 17% white mud that cleanly cleanses sebum
partly backedWith kaolin + bentonite mud ingredients, it adsorbs greasy sebum and impurities, helping with smooth skin texture care.
partly backedSoft mud formula containing Aloe PDRN + hyaluronic acid + collagen
partly backedAloe mud pack contains a high content of mineral-derived mud ingredients, and due to the nature of natural raw materials, color may vary somewhat depending on the mining time or area.
partly backedSTEP 1 Mud pack 1-minute rapid cooling for a face sagging from heat
partly backedCooling mud pack that becomes refreshing in just 1 minute
partly backedQuickly rapid cool the ‘ skin heat ’ that is the cause of all this!
overstatedJeju aloe covers the skin with an antioxidant protective barrier to protect skin condition.
no supporting source foundEffectively replenishes damaged proteins to create firm skin.
no supporting source foundAnti-aging effect beyond simple sebum care Aloe PDRN + 10 types of hyaluronic acid + collagen
no supporting source foundNo more dry mud packs, moist cream mud mud pack preliminary review panel spreadability satisfaction 98%
no supporting source foundWith 75% skincare ingredients, it moistly fills every gap between skin curves without gaps, filling moisture and removing impurities.
no supporting source foundThe more you use it, the more you feel a firm-from-within skin change
no supporting source foundEven if used for only 1 minute, the refreshing cooling sensation controls skin temperature raised by heat.
no supporting source foundYes, it is the same product, and the ingredients are also the same.
no supporting source foundThis is a natural phenomenon, and only the color of the formula differs; there is no difference in usage feel or efficacy, so please use with confidence.
no supporting source foundWith an Aloe PDRN routine that slows accelerated aging caused by skin heat, make your skin firm.
no supporting source foundIntensive firming care for skin sagging from heat
no supporting source foundFrom sebum care to smooth skin texture
nothing specific to checkWith one spoon of moist whipped mud, smooth skin texture care
nothing specific to checkCooling Effect Pore Sebum Care Mild Creamy Mud
nothing specific to check
It's made for better hydration.
Key Bentonite (#4 on the ingredient list), Kaolin, Gluconolactone
21 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · a smoother skin texture · a brighter skin tone · less shine
- Tests passed:
- skin irritation
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Pleasant cooling and daily pore cleansing care.
plausible, not testedStarting with a pore pack and becoming a soft foam, 2 in 1 pack-to-foam.
plausible, not testedAdsorbing pore impurities & cooling soothing.
plausible, not testedThoroughly cleanses skin impurities that accumulate daily.
plausible, not testedA fresh cream pack that doesn’t dry out or cause pulling, forming a dense foam upon contact with water: a trans-forming clay foam.
plausible, not testedA product that has completed sensitivity irritation testing, enabling daily gentle and burden-free cleansing.
partly backedIt blends three different exfoliation care ingredients to provide comfortable exfoliation care even with daily use.
partly backedAHA skin tone exfoliation care, PHA low-irritation exfoliation care, LHA waste·sebum care.
partly backedSensitive skin irritation index 0.00
partly backedContaining as much as 10,000ppm of ‘Canadian glacial clay’ with excellent adsorptive power, it quickly adsorbs and removes impurities from within pores.
partly backedIt contains 5 clays with different particle sizes, adsorbing without gaps even into curved pores to create smooth skin.
partly backedMoisture synergy for cleansing care without pulling.
partly backedNo inner dryness, smooth cleansing, low-irritation mildly acidic pH.
partly backedDrain impurities and firm pores.
partly backedSkin temperature -4.8°C
partly backed99% impurity cleansing.
partly backed31% improvement in whiteheads.
partly backedDeep pore cleansing without irritation, with moisture.
overstatedBoth products are high-cooling and pore cleansing & tightening products, and when used together, using 1st pack-to-foam, then 2nd glacial clay pore pack, you can achieve even higher pore-focused care effects.
no supporting source foundTightening enlarged pores.
no supporting source found1 STEP pore cleanser that takes care of troublesome pore care at once.
nothing specific to check

paparecipe
Blemish Bubble Mud Mask
Key Bentonite (#4 on the ingredient list), Kaolin, Bromelain
1 claim checked
Claims, checked
Spotless care with bubbles that eat impurities
plausible, not tested
Key Bentonite (#4 on the ingredient list), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Key Bentonite (#4 on the ingredient list), Charcoal Powder, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
8 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores
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Contains 5 complex clays* at 165,000ppm
backed by evidence1-minute sebum absorption, Houttuynia cordata pack-to-foam
plausible, not testedWith a pack-to-foam formula that produces dense foam upon contact with water
plausible, not testedImmediately after use, blackheads improved 34.01%
no supporting source foundWhiteheads improved 36.85%
no supporting source foundImmediately after use, sebum improved 94.74%
no supporting source foundImmediately after use, 92.81% cleansing of waste inside pores
no supporting source foundAbsorbs even hidden waste inside pores once more!
nothing specific to check
Key Bentonite (#4 on the ingredient list), Kaolin, Illite
Key Bentonite (#4 on the ingredient list), Kaolin, Montmorillonite
6 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · clearer-looking skin · a smoother skin texture
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Tea Tree Essential Oil, Terpineol, French Blue Clay, etc. 4-Type Complex Clay (130,000ppm), Upcycled Tea Tree Leaf Raw Material
backed by evidencePlant-Derived Essential Oil Formula
backed by evidenceSuper Tea Tree™ Formula and French Blue Clay cleanly adsorb the sebum, blackheads, and dead skin cells of oily trouble* skin, helping to achieve clear skin, a clay mask cleanser
partly backedWorry-Free Formula
overstated* Trouble: This product is a skin trouble soothing & improvement product for sensitivity, irritation, dryness, roughness, etc., and is not associated with medical efficacy·effects.
nothing specific to checkSustainable Beauty
nothing specific to check
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| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| backed by evidence | 3 of 7 |
| plausible, not tested | 2 of 7 |
| partly backed | 2 of 7 |
These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.




