Beeswax
Beeswax is a viscosity controlling and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 161 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and deodorant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Wax made by honeybees. Thickens balms and emulsions and forms a thin film.
What it does
Contains Beeswax: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Beeswax: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Beeswax: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Beeswax: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Beeswax: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 92344, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Beeswax
blistex peg
Lists fragrance
burt’s bees baby nourishing lotion original
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
burts bee
Lists fragrance
burts bee lip balm
Lists fragrance allergens
burts bees unscented
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Cake Batter Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
REMEDY
CALAZIME Skin Protectant Paste
Lists retinoid, parabens
Candy Cane Chapstick
Lists fragrance, silicones
Sunday Riley
Ceramor Ceramide Barrier Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Galderma
Cetaphil Baby Diaper Rash Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Cherry Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Classic Cherry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Classic Firm Hold Gel Pomade for Men
Hair styling · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Classic Medicated Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Original Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Strawberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Vanilla Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Concealer Crayons
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Cotton Candy Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nudestix
Cream Cheek + Lip Pencil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
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