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
ChapStick
Lemonade Party Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Lèvres
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Lift & Elevate Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Lip Liner
Lip · Lists parabens, silicones
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Variety Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Lip Veil Cushion Lightweight Lipstick-Crimson
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Jar)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Stick)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Baume AP+
Body lotion · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Stila
Magnum XXX Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Morphe
Make It Big Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Blistex
Medicated lip balm
Lists fragrance
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Mega Plush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Maybelline
Mega Plush Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Dove
Men+Care maximum protection clean comfort soft solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
CeraVe
Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
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