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 21, 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
Jane Iredale
Lash Fixation Length & Definition Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Essence
Lash Princess Sculpted Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Lash Princess Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Waterproof Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Essence
Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Mega Boost Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
bPerfect
Lashout Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Live Tinted
LEGACY Lash Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
ColourPop
Level Up Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Lip Suede Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Pixi
LipTone
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Thrive Causemetics
Liquid Lash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·C Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Magic Candy Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Ofra
Magic Roulette Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
Magnum XXX Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Major Glow Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
MatteLast Liquid Lip
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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