Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 12 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 89855, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Yves Rocher
Baume Nourrissant senteur framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Baume Nourrissant Senteur Vanille
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Huda Beauty
CHEEKY TINT BLUSH STICK
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Last High-Shine Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Matte Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 910
Lists drying alcohol
Wet n Wild
Perfect Pout Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Perfect Pout Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
NARS
Powermatte Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Sheer Slick Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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