bentonite
noun
ben·ton·ite
ˈben-tə-ˌnīt 
: an absorptive and colloidal clay used especially as a sealing agent or suspending agent (as of drugs)
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Bentonite clay, hyaluronic acid Size: 2.7 oz Pros: Helps soften skin bumps
Cons: Might be drying to some
This mud mask has a blend of bentonite clay and hyaluronic acid to suck up blackheads, pimples and pollution all while leaving the skin hydrated and non-stripped.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
Key ingredients: caffeine, kaolin, bentonite | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best thing to remove blackheads?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
Clay ingredients like kaolin or bentonite can help minimize the appearance of whiteheads by purifying the skin and reducing oiliness.11
Non-Comedogenic Products
Choose skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic, meaning they are formulated not to clog pores.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
This creamy, cooling mask pulls out impurities with marine enzymes, bentonite, and kaolin, transforming from deep green to light green to show off its progress.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
Key ingredients: caffeine, kaolin, bentonite | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best thing to remove blackheads?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
Clay ingredients like kaolin or bentonite can help minimize the appearance of whiteheads by purifying the skin and reducing oiliness.11
Non-Comedogenic Products
Choose skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic, meaning they are formulated not to clog pores.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
This creamy, cooling mask pulls out impurities with marine enzymes, bentonite, and kaolin, transforming from deep green to light green to show off its progress.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bentonite
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“Bentonite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bentonite. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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bentonite
noun
ben·ton·ite
ˈbent-ᵊn-ˌīt
: an absorbent clay
Medical Definition
bentonite
noun
ben·ton·ite
ˈbent-ᵊn-ˌīt
: an absorptive and colloidal clay used in pharmacy especially to stabilize suspensions
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