Shellac
Shellac is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage, most often mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Shellac: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Shellac: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Shellac: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Shellac: hair-fixing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Shellac: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37672, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as lacca.
Products that contain Shellac
Maybelline
Great Lash Lots Of Lashes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Royal Blue Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Volumizing Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Washable Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Full Lash Bloom Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
alverde
Styling-Gel Bio-Lotusblüte Bio-Violetter Reis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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