A hydrogenated petroleum wax used as a binder and thickener.
What it is
Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax is microcrystalline wax, a petroleum-derived wax, that has been hydrogenated. CosIng lists it as a binding, emulsion-stabilising and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip balms, mascaras and other wax-based products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (22)
- Revolution Pro New Neutral Satin Matte Lipstick · Revolution
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Smoky Grey · IsaDora
- The Shimmer Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Green Shimmer · IsaDora
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Cool Taupe · IsaDora
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – True Brown · IsaDora
- The Sculpting Brow Pen Volumize & Waterproof – Taupe · IsaDora
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Apricot Blush · IsaDora
- The Sculpting Brow Pen Volumize & Waterproof – Medium Brown · IsaDora
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Bare Beige · IsaDora
- The Sculpting Brow Pen Volumize & Waterproof – Dark Brown · IsaDora
- Pomadka & róż ETERNAL SUMMER Dewy Charm Lip & Cheek no. 01- 04 · Pierre René
- Pomadka do ust Satin Pure Lipstick nr 01-10 · Pierre René