Synthetic Wax
Synthetic Wax is a viscosity controlling and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 317 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Palladio
PRECISION LIP LINER
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Professional All In One Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Ofra
Pumpkin Spice Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Sun Mineral Bronze Shimmer Powder 02 Soleil Hâlé
8 g · Label from France · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Naturium
Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Quickliner For Lips
Lip · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Raspberry Sorbet Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Red Raspberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Reds Of Worth Satin Lipstick With Saturated Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Freeman
Restorative Makeup Remover + Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palladio
RETRACTABLE WATERPROOF LIP LINER
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Mr. Sanchez Cream Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Multiverse Swirl Lip Gloss-Teddy Rick
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Ooh Wee! Hydrating Lip Serum
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Rose Comforting Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Physicians Formula
Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Rouge Victoria
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Shake ’N Play Buildable Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
e.l.f.
Sheer Slick Lipstick
Lip · 0.06 OZ · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Moisturizing Matte Lip Tint
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Shiny Trap Lipstick
Lip · 3 g / 0.11 oz · Lists fragrance
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