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
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer Fragrance-Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Proactiv
Renewing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
MAC
Retro Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
revlon nude fury
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
REXONA Men Déodorant Homme Stick Active Sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
REXONA MEN Déodorant Stick Anti-Transpirant 96H Clean Scent 45ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Superdrug
Shea butter hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Moisture Renew Core Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick-Linen
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Black Opal
Skin Perfecting Concealer for Dark Spots & Under Eye Circles
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
So Lippy Lip Liner-Ture Faith
Lip · Lists silicones
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Concealer · Lists retinoid, silicones
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