emollient · thickener
Synthetic Wax
Generally safe·Moderate evidence
A chemically produced wax derived from petroleum refining, used to add texture, viscosity, and occlusive properties to formulations. It is an inert ingredient with a long history of safe use in cosmetics and is well documented as non-toxic and non-irritating.
Products with Synthetic Wax
- 100HourglassVanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
- 100RevlonSuper Lustrous Lipstick
- 100e.l.f.No Budge Retractable Eyeliner
- 100Rimmel LondonScandalEyes Exaggerate Eye Definer
- 100Urban Decay24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eye Pencil (Perversion)
- 99Tower 28MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara (Jet)
- 98Sky & SolFace and Body Sunscreen SPF 30
- 94NARSLight Reflecting Foundation
- 93LANEIGELip Sleeping Mask Berry
- 92Then I Met YouLiving Cleansing Balm
- 92RhodePeptide Lip Tint - Toast
- 91CoverGirlLashBlast Volume Mascara
- 88YSLLoveshine Lip Oil Stick
- 87GarnierAmbre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream SPF 50+
- 86wet n wildMegaLast High-Shine Lip Color
- 85e.l.f. CosmeticsO Face Satin Lipstick
- 85e.l.f.O FACE Satin Lipstick
- 80LaneigeLip Glowy Balm
- 80ChanelRouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour - 99 Pirate
- 80GarnierOmbrelle Complete Lightweight SPF 60
- 79VichyCapital Soleil
- 79VichyCapital Soleil SPF 50 Mattifying Face Fluid Dry Touch
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.