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
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Full Lash Bloom Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Lash Luxe Legacy Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Buxom
Lash Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mirabella Beauty
Lasting Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Zum
Lavender Zum Body Balm
Body lotion · Lists coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Lemonade Party Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Julep
Length Matters Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
lip balm
Lists fragrance allergens
lip balm
Lists fragrance allergens
Mario Badescu
Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Variety Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Aquaphor
Lip Repair
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
O’Keefe’s
Lip Repair
Lists silicones
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Jar)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Drunk Elephant
Lippe Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
L.A colours
lipstick hydrating
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
MatteHD Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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