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
Rael
Miracle Clear Purifying Twist Up Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Modern Classic Cream Lipstick (FREE Invisible Color‑Locking Liner)
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Modern Classic Matte Lip Mousse
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Multi-Fix Concealer And Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Pixi
NaturelleLip
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Lipcare Stick Norwegian Formula
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
NARS
Notorious Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Nourishing Neroli Face Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Nudestix
Nudies Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Oh My Gloss! Butter Me Up
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Wander
On-the-Glow Blush and Illuminator
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Onyx Kaleidoscope Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Outlast All-Day Topcoat
Lip · Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Peel & Polish
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Peppermint Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rhode
Peptide Lip Shape
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Tint
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Rhode Vanilla
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Salted Caramel
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Strawberry Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Unscented
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Watermelon Slice
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Wet n Wild
Perfect Pout Gel Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
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