Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is a perfuming and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 282 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Castor oil, pressed from castor beans. A thick oil that softens skin and gives lip products gloss.
What it does
Contains Ricinus Communis Seed Oil: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ricinus Communis Seed Oil: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37514, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as castor oil, ricini oleum, black castor oil and jamaican black castor oil.
Products that contain Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
e.l.f.
Lash Beats Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond 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
Essence
Lash WITHOUT LIMITS WATERPROOF EXTREME LENGTHENING & VOLUME MASCARA
Mascara · Lists silicones
Buxom
Lash Xtension Lift Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Rimmel London
LASTING FINISH EXAGGERATE AUTOMATIC LIP LINER
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Zum
Lavender Mint Zum Body Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dm
Leichtkämm spray
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Lemonade Party Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Zum
Lemongrass Zum Body Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kjaer Weis
Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
ColourPop
Level Up Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Life Is Delicious Pocket Lip Jam-Ambrosia
Lip · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Lip Conditioner
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
MAC
Lip Conditioner - Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Rose Inc
Lip Cream Weightless Matte Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Mate High-Shine Reviving Lip Topper
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Balea
Lip palm Rosé
Lists fragrance
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