Candelilla Cera
Candelilla Cera is an emollient and film forming ingredient. It’s in 184 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Candelilla wax, from a desert shrub. A plant wax that hardens balms and lipsticks.
What it does
Contains Candelilla Cera: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Candelilla Cera: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32382, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as candelilla wax, euphorbia cerifera candelilla wax and euphorbia cerifera wax.
Products that contain Candelilla Cera
Pixi
+Hydra LipTreat
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Wax Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Foundation Stick Cream-to-Velvet Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Mario Badescu
Acai and Vanilla Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Clearing Spot Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Act Natural Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Jane Iredale
Active Light Under-eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal Paris
Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
ColourPop
BFF Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Sun Ready Stick SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
PUR Cosmetics
Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Big Time Eyes Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Birthday Cake Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Juvia’s Place
BLUSHED CREAM BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Jones Road
Blushing Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Breakup Proof Waterproof Boosting Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Bright-Eyed Under Eye Corrector
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Counter
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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