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
SHEGLAM
Wake Up Call Undereye Color Corrector-Cinnamon
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dove
White Peach & Crushed Rice Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Jones Road
Wide Awake Brightening Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
Wonder’Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Jones Road
Your Skin Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
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