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 21, 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
Palladio
TWISTED IN LOVE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
ChapStick
Vacation Getaway Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Vanilla Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vaseline
Vaseline deep moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Vaseline Skin Protecting Jelly Original
Lists fragrance
ChapStick
Vintage Desserts Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Essence
Volume Stylist 18h Lash Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
e.l.f.
Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
What The Fake! Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
Wonder’Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Lash Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
WONDER’LASH WATERPROOF MASCARA WITH ARGAN OIL
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’luxe Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
O’Keeffe’s
Working Hands Hand Cream
Lists formaldehyde releasers
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