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
Unilever
Shock, eau de glacier & menthe extrème
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Merit
Signature Lip Blush
Lip · Lists silicones
Merit
Signature Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Merit
Signature Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Silk Slip Lip Oil Balm-High Key Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick-Linen
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
SHEGLAM
Skin-Focus High Coverage Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Soft Blur Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Starlight Velvet Lipstick - Magical D-Light
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Strawberry Remix Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Haruharu Wonder
Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · 100g · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revlon
Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Taste of Space Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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