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
SHEGLAM
Glass Glow Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Glass Lock Air Gloss-Born Ready
Lip · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Glow Addict Lip Balm-Rocky Road
Lip · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Harley Quinn X SHEGLAM Mischief Mallet Blush Stick-Pummel
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Harley Quinn X SHEGLAM Thrill Seeker Color-Changing Lipstick-Arkham
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Gifted Herbologist Glitter Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Healing Lip Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Heightened Look
Lists silicones
Palladio
HERBAL LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Hydra Jelly Pocket Lip Jam-Sugar Swirl
Lip · Lists silicones
TIRTIR
Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Westman Atelier
HydroBalm Tinted Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
ChapStick
I Love Summer Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Palladio
I’M BLUSHING 2-IN-1 CHEEK & LIP TINT
Lip · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Instant Enhancer Buildable Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
Intense Matte Lip + Cheek
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Just Kissed Lipstick Crayon-Red Velvet
Lip · Lists fragrance
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
kulfi eyeliner crayon kajal
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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