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
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Ben Nye
Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Laneige
Lip Glowy Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
NARS
Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Lip Link Mini Gloss Bracelet Palette Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
LIP MASK
Lip · Lists fragrance
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Acai and Vanilla
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Coconut and Mango
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Pomegranate And Guava
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Watermelon and Basil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Variety Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Palladio
LIP SCRUB
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Lip Suede Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Lip Veil Cushion Lightweight Lipstick-Crimson
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglazer Glossy Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
NARS
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Palladio
LIQUID BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Cosmic Crush Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Locked in Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bobbi Brown
Long-wear cream shadow stick
Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Love Dive Tender Heart Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
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