A man-made hydrocarbon wax.
What it is
Synthetic wax is a hydrocarbon wax produced synthetically (for example by Fischer–Tropsch synthesis). It gives sticks structure and firmness.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, mascaras, deodorant sticks and balms.
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.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- 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.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- 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 (644)
- Revolution Skin Silk Bronzer Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Lip Gloss Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Everything Base Face Icon Complexion Palette · Revolution
- Revolution Fluffy Brow Filter Duo · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Pop Gloss Lip Balm · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Chocolate Glaze Lip Gloss Pen · Revolution
- Relove Fix Stick H2o Hydrate Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Instant Line Eraser · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Juicy Heart Lip Serum Grapefruit Pink · Revolution
- Revolution Slick & Fix Brow & Hair Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Lipstick Collection Matte Nude · Revolution
- Maybelline Serum Lipstick · Maybelline