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
Cosmia
Soin des lèvres hydratant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
MAC
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Starlight Velvet Lipstick - Magical D-Light
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Stick Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Stick labial
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Strawberry Remix Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Studio Line 7 Indestructible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Black Opal
Super Volumizing Mascara for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
SuperStay 24 2-Step Longwear Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
SuperStay 24h fond de teint stretch beige éclat
Lists parabens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cora
Tampon
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Taste of Space Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Teatrical
Teatrical crema
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal Paris
Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline New York
The Colossal
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Waterproof Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline
The Colossal Up To 36 Hour Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline New York
The Falsies
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline New York
The Rocket
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
The rocket volum’ express
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Soulmates Solid Perfume
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
ChapStick
Tropical Treats Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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