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
Oral Labs
Chap Ice Kiwi Lime Lip Balm
Lists fragrance
Huda Beauty
CHEEKY TINT BLUSH STICK
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Muji
Cleansing balm (Dullness)
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Clinical Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Soft Solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Clinical Original Clean Antiperspirant Soft Solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Suave
Coconut Kiss PROSolid Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Flower Beauty
Color Shift Lip Smoothie
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tarte
Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
Complete Harmony Lip & Cheek Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
COMPLEXION RESCUE Luminous Skin Tint Stick
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Concealer Crayons
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Physicians Formula
Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Ofra
Corrector Pot
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
CREAM BRONZER
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Creme Body, Face, and Hand Cream Tin
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Cupid’s Charm Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Define & Fill Triangle Lip Liner-312 Spicy Sauce
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rare Beauty
Find Comfort Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Merit
Flush Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Full Coverage Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Overnight Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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