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
e.l.f.
Lash ‘N Roll Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash Beats Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lash Besties 2-In-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Essence
Lash Princess Sculpted Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Lash Princess Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Waterproof Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Iron Curl Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Mega Boost Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Up & Out Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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