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
SHEGLAM
Harley Quinn X SHEGLAM Mischief Mallet Blush Stick-Pummel
Blush · Lists silicones
Ofra
HD Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Healing Lip Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Hydrating Core Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
ColourPop
Instant Crush Lip & Cheek Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Jelly Glow: Lip & Cheek Jelly
Blush · Lists fragrance
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Summer Fridays
Lip Butter Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance
e.l.f.
Lip Exfoliator
Lip · Lists fragrance
Laneige
Lip Glowy Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Palladio
LIP MASK
Lip · Lists fragrance
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Acai and Vanilla
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Coconut and Mango
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Pomegranate And Guava
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Watermelon and Basil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palladio
LIP SCRUB
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Lists silicones
NARS
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ben Nye
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Palladio
LIQUID BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Liquid Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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