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
Minions Banana-nana Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Mint Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS FRIZZ FREE CURL CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 910
Lists drying alcohol
Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Creeme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Creme
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Beiersdorf
Nivea crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Old Spice Beard Conditioner
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Onyx Kaleidoscope Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Pain dermatologique sans savon à l’huile d’abricot
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
L’Oréal
Paradise Noir
Lists sulfates
ChapStick
Peppermint Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
Perfect Pout Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Perfect Pout Moisturizing Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Perfecting Concealer Stick
Concealer · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Petal Pout Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Puffs
Puffs Plus Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Rapid Retouch Cream Concealer-Pink Pearl
Concealer · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Raspberry Sorbet Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Red Raspberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Reds Of Worth Satin Lipstick With Saturated Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer | Original
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
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