Paraffin
Paraffin is a viscosity controlling and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 233 products on Poliage, most often mascara, lip and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A refined petroleum wax. Thickens balms and forms a thin film.
What it does
Contains Paraffin: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Paraffin: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Paraffin: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 91023, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Paraffin
Huda Beauty
1 COAT WOW! EXTRA VOLUMIZING AND LIFTING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
4D BOOST VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
All-In-One 24k Multi-Effect Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Aloha Coconut Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laura Geller
Always There Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal Paris
Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Baby Lips Glow Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Berrylicious Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Big Energy Mascara-Black
Mascara · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Big Mood Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Big Poppa Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Big Time Eyes Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
blistex peg
Lists fragrance
blistex silk & shine
Lists fragrance, silicones
ColourPop
Blush Stix
Blush · Lists silicones
Dove
Body milk para piel seca
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Breakup Proof Waterproof Boosting Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Butter Blowout Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance
Physicians Formula
Butter Lash Splash Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
ChapStick
Cake Batter Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Candy Cane Chapstick
Lists fragrance, silicones
chapstick
Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
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