Microcrystalline Wax
Microcrystalline Wax is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 158 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Microcrystalline wax: used to keep emulsions from separating and hold ingredients together.
What it does
Contains Microcrystalline Wax: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Wax: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Wax: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Wax: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 92425, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Microcrystalline Wax
Huda Beauty
1 COAT WOW! EXTRA VOLUMIZING AND LIFTING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lip Liner - Blush
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lip Liner - Nutmeg
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lip Liner - Rosewood
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lipliner
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lipliner - Saddle
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
4D BOOST VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Lip Oil
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Lip Shine
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Beauty Bar Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Berry Cute Cake Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Birthday Cake Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
blistex lip medex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
blistex silk & shine
Lists fragrance, silicones
ColourPop
Blush Stix
Blush · Lists silicones
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Bright Eyes Cooling Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Bright-Eyed Under Eye Corrector
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Palladio
BUILD + BLEND FOUNDATION STICKS
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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