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
Palmer’s
Raw Shea Nourish Body Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Mr. Sanchez Cream Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Multiverse Swirl Lip Gloss-Teddy Rick
Lip · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Rose Comforting Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Physicians Formula
Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Maui Moisture
Shea butter hair mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Wet n Wild
Silk Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Skin Firming Nourishing Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Black Opal
Skin Perfecting Concealer for Dark Spots & Under Eye Circles
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
So Lippy Lip Liner-Ture Faith
Lip · Lists silicones
Julep
So Plush Plumper Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Concealer · Lists retinoid, silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Starlight Velvet Lipstick - Magical D-Light
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Stick Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Palladio
STICK CONCEALERS
Concealer · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Strawberry Overnight Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Glossier
Stretch Balm Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Original Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Strawberry Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Watermelon Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Black Opal
Super Volumizing Mascara for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Mascara · Lists silicones
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