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
Nivea
Crema hidratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Creme
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Creme Body, Face, and Hand Cream Tin
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ben Nye
Creme Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Crème mains absorption express
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
johnson-johnson
crème pieds très secs et abîmés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Crème pieds très secs et abîmés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Ben Nye
Creme Rouge
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Creme Stick Foundations
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care-Own Your Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Aveeno
Daily Moisturing Body Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Define & Fill Triangle Lip Liner-312 Spicy Sauce
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Balea
Deo Spray Antitranspirant fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment Bodycrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Dove Déodorant Femme Stick Antibactérien Maximum Protection Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Lait Corps Original Pompe 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Uoma Beauty
Drama Bomb Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
Essence I Love Extreme 01 Black Volume Mascara
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black Mascara
Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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