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
Cosmia
Cire professionnelle à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Cire professionnelle parfum vanille
Lists fragrance
ChapStick
Classic Cherry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Medicated Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Original Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Strawberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Vanilla Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
NARS
Climax Extreme Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Climax Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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
SHEGLAM
Cloudline Blur Lip Liner-Morning Mist
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nature’s Bees
Cocoa butter lip balm
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nature’s Bees
Cocoa Butter Olive Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Cocoa Yum Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Suave
Coconut Kiss PROSolid Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shine Compulsion Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational The Creams Cream Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
COLOR TATTOO CREAM EYESHADOW Up To 24Hr Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Makeup
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Ben Nye
Concealer Crayons
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Continuous Color Lipstick
Lip · Lists retinoid, parabens
ChapStick
Cotton Candy Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Palmolive
Crema corporal neutro balance
Lists fragrance, silicones
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