Synthetic Wax
Synthetic Wax is a viscosity controlling and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 314 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Synthetic wax: used to keep emulsions from separating and hold ingredients together.
What it does
Contains Synthetic Wax: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Synthetic Wax: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Synthetic Wax: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Synthetic Wax: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Synthetic Wax: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80523, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Synthetic Wax
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30 bandes de cire froide corps et maillot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lip Liner - Blush
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lip Liner - Nutmeg
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lip Liner - Rosewood
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lipliner
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
360 Contour Lipliner - Saddle
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Heimish
All Clean Balm Mandarin
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
All-In-One 24k Multi-Effect Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Aloha Coconut Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laura Geller
Always There Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Enfant SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Pocket Dermo-Pediatrics
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios SPF 50+ Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Bebe
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Apricot Dream Cheek & Lip Cream Stack
Lip · Lists silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermale Crème Riche - Tube 40ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vichy
AQUALIA THERMAL - Crème riche
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Baume Nourrissant senteur framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Baume Nourrissant Senteur Vanille
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Beloved Green Clay & Eucalyptus Whipped Body Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Berry Cute Cake Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Berrylicious Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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