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
COVERGIRL
Clean Matte Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Muji
Cleansing balm (anti-oxident(
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Muji
Cleansing balm (Dullness)
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Cloudline Blur Lip Liner-Morning Mist
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Cocoa Yum Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Shea Moisture
Coconut and hibiscus antiperspirant deoderant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Mixsoon
Collagen Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shine Compulsion Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline New York
Color Sensational The Mattes
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Revlon
ColorStay Multi-Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Continuous Color Lipstick
Lip · Lists retinoid, parabens
Tocobo
Cotton Airy Sun Stick
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Cotton Candy Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Palladio
CREAM BRONZER
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Cherries & Chia Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Cupid’s Charm Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Daily Calm Lip + Cheek Color
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Versed
Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
MAC
Dazzlelips Crayon
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
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