Lanolin
Lanolin is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 42 products on Poliage, most often lip, concealer and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A wax from sheep wool. Softens skin and seals in moisture.
What it does
Contains Lanolin: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lanolin: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lanolin: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lanolin: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lanolin: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lanolin: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34857, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as adeps lanae.
Products that contain Lanolin
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
lip balm
Lists fragrance allergens
lip balm
Lists fragrance allergens
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Variety Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Jar)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Stick)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Blistex
Medicated lip balm
Lists fragrance
balea
Melkfett Ringelblume
Lists fragrance
Burt’s Bees
Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, carmine (from insects), coconut derivatives
Nair
Nair NourishShower Power
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Nivea Creme
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Pasta alta protezione
Lists fragrance
Black Opal
Skin Perfecting Concealer for Dark Spots & Under Eye Circles
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Burt’s Bees
Strawberry Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Burt’s Bees
Sweet Mandarin Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Teatrical
Teatrical crema
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Urea Fußcreme, sehr trockene Füße
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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