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
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
swedish fish flavored lip balm
Lists fragrance
Burt’s Bees
Sweet Mandarin Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
ChapStick
Taste of Space Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline New York
The Colossal
Mascara · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Tropical Treats Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Vacation Getaway Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM LIP CARE
Lip · Lists fragrance
ChapStick
Vanilla Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Lip Therapy
Vaseline
Lists fragrance
Vaseline lip therapy
Lists fragrance
ChapStick
Vintage Desserts Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Mario Badescu
Watermelon & Basil Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Watermelon Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Jones Road
Wide Awake Brightening Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Buxom
XTROVERT Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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