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
L’Oréal
Express finish shock control 19 Rose doux
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Rimmel London
Extra Super Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Henkel
got2b
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ofra
HD Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Healing Lip Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
O’Keeffe’s
Healthy Feet Cream
Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Stila
HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
I Love Summer Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
IcyHot
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
JuJu Exfoliating Bar
Exfoliant · Lists sulfates
SHEGLAM
Just Kissed Lipstick Crayon-Red Velvet
Lip · Lists fragrance
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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