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
Sun Bum Coco Balm
Piña Colada Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Pomegranate & Guava Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Powder Foundation for Oily Skin
Foundation · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Raspberry Sorbet Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Red Raspberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Mario Badescu
Rose Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Sculpting Hair Glue for Men
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Zum
Sea Salt Zum Body Balm
Body lotion · Lists coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Shaping Paste Pomade for Men
Hair styling · Lists drying alcohol
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Nivea
Shimmer Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Silk Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Black Opal
Skin Brightening Treatment - Brightening Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
Soap
Lists coconut derivatives
solutions tea treee lip care
Lists parabens
Dr. Squatch
Sonic Speed Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Strand matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Burt’s Bees
Strawberry Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
ChapStick
Strawberry Remix Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Glossier
Stretch Balm Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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