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
cien
Cien Lippenpflege Classic
Lists fragrance
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Yummy Blur
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Merit
Clean Lash
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Cloudline Blur Lip Liner-Morning Mist
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
COLOR TATTOO CREAM EYESHADOW Up To 24Hr Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Makeup
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Ben Nye
Concealer Crayons
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Continuous Color Lipstick
Lip · Lists retinoid, parabens
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ofra
Corrector Pot
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glo Skin Beauty
Cream Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
Nudestix
Cream Cheek + Lip Pencil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Cream Craves Cream Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance
Winky Lux
Detail Oriented Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
Dewy Lip Gloss-Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palladio
DREAMY MATTE LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer 3D Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Westman Atelier
Eye Want You Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Raw Elements
Face Stick SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils
Rare Beauty
Find Comfort Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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