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 23, 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
Define & Fill Triangle Lip Liner-312 Spicy Sauce
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
bareMinerals
Dewy Lip Gloss-Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Essence
DOUBLE TROUBLE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
DREAMY MATTE LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick (Ember Rose Ver.)-Bliss
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick-Rule Breaker
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Laura Geller
Easy Cover Up Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Ember Rose Eternal Flame Cream Blush-Love Language
Blush · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerGloss Ultra-Glossy Lip Serum
Lip · Lists fragrance
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerMatte Precision Lipstick Crayon
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Eye Lift 360° Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer
Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Find Comfort Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
r.e.m. beauty
Flourishing Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Merit
Flush Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
FOUNDATION Stick
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Full Coverage Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nudestix
Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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