A synthetic wax that imitates beeswax.
What it is
Synthetic beeswax is a mixture of esters, fatty acids and alcohols formulated to match the properties of natural beeswax. It thickens and structures balms and creams.
Where it is used
Lip balms, lipsticks, mascaras and creams.
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.
It is not an animal-derived ingredient, unlike cera alba.
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 (297)
- Revolution 5D Lash Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution 5D Lash Pow Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Vegan Collagen Cleansing Balm · Revolution
- Revolution Wrap Brow Tubing Brow Gel · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Sorbet Ribbon Plumping Cleansing Balm · Revolution
- Color Tattoo 24H Eye Stix · Maybelline
- Kredka Kohl Pencil · Max Factor
- Kredka do brwi Eyebrow Pencil · Max Factor
- Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Make-up · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Lasting Performance · Max Factor
- Kohl Eye Liner Pencil · Max Factor
- Excess Intensity Longwear Eyeliner · Max Factor