Synthetic Wax
Synthetic Wax is a viscosity controlling and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 319 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
Revlon
Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Taste of Space Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tatcha
The Indigo Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · 54 g · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
THE LORD OF THE RINGS
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Save The Day Lip Care
Lip · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Soulmates Solid Perfume
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
The Wizard of OZ
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soap & Glory
Travel Size Face Soap And Clarity Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
dm
Trend It Up Colorful Love Pink
Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Triple Threat Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Tropical Treats Lip Balm
Lip · 3 ct · Lists fragrance, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Matte Made Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Balms
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Twinkle Kiss High-Shine Shimmer Lipstick-141-Dolly Smooch
Lip · Lists fragrance
Palladio
UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER
Eye cream · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Vacation Getaway Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Vanilla Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Lip Scrub Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Hourglass
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Vast Lash Mascara
Mascara · 6.64 mL / 0.22 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lisa Eldridge
Velatura Balm Dewy Lip and Cheek Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Velour Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
ChapStick
Vintage Desserts Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Westman Atelier
Vital Skin Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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