Synthetic Beeswax
Synthetic Beeswax is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 124 products on Poliage, most often mascara, lip and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Synthetic beeswax: used to keep emulsions from separating.
What it does
Contains Synthetic Beeswax: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Synthetic Beeswax: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38425, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Synthetic Beeswax
Essence
Essence I Love Extreme 01 Black Volume Mascara
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Winky Lux
ExtravaLash Bold Black Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Eye Lift 360° Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer
Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Free Mini Kajal Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
MAC
Full Coverage Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nudestix
Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Gel de Limpeza Facial Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
Great Lash
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Ofra
HD Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ofra
HD Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Stila
HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Westman Atelier
HydroBalm Tinted Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara - Black
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
ColourPop
Instant Crush Lip & Cheek Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
intense repair
Lists fragrance, silicones
Pixi
Large Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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