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
Zum
Dragon’s Blood Zum Body Balm
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Raw Elements
Face Stick SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils
Zum
Frankincense & Myrrh Zum Body Balm
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Freedom Fresh 250th Anniversary Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Physicians Formula
Gentle Cover
Concealer · Lists parabens
Maybelline New York
Great Lash
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Great Lash Royal Blue Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Volumizing Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Washable Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Guardian
guardian hand cream lovely lavender
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Burt’s Bees
Honey Lip Balm
Lists fragrance
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion - FINAL SALE
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion (100% off)
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
I Love Summer Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Innersense
Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Jelly beans, stink bug, toasted marshmallow, dirty dishwater, birthday cake, rotten egg, buttered popcorn, toothpaste, berry blue, barf, peach, canned dog food, chocolate pudding, booger, juicy pear, spoiled milk, coconut, stinky socks, tut
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Coppertone
Kids Roll On SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
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