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
Lunar Orbit Blush Ball-Adorn
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·C Locked Kiss 24hr Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Patrick Ta
Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Morphe
Make It Big Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Makeup by Mario
Master Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Max Impact Extreme Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Last High-Shine Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Matte Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
bPerfect
Melted Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Catrice
Melted Sun Cream Bronzer
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
BYOMA
Melting Balm Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood+Cardamom Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Wander
Mile High Club Length and Define Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond pH Lip Plumper Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Lip Liner
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Minions Banana-nana Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Mint Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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