Ingredients / Microcrystalline Wax
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Microcrystalline Wax

Explained

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

See all 2,109 products with Microcrystalline Wax

Users who like it
11%
Users who avoid it
89%

What it does

Emulsion Stabilising Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
2.5%
Top categories
Lip Care
Makeup
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

journals.sagepub.com www.researchgate.net

Products with Microcrystalline Wax

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry
Laneige
Lip Sleeping Mask
Lip Mask
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Avène
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
General Moisturizer
Nivea Crème American
Nivea
Crème
General Moisturizer
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++
Beauty of Joseon
Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen
Torriden Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence
Torriden
Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence
Lip Moisturizer
Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream
Dear, Klairs
Rich Moist Soothing Cream
General Moisturizer
Vaseline Protecting Jelly India
Vaseline
Protecting Jelly
Body Lotion
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm
Laneige
Lip Glowy Balm
Lip Moisturizer
Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream
Sudocrem
Antiseptic Healing Cream
Facial Treatment
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar
Summer Fridays
Lip Butter Balm
Lip Moisturizer
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm
Then I Met You
Living Cleansing Balm
Makeup Remover
rhode Peptide Lip Treatment Unscented
rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment
Lip Moisturizer
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CosIng Data

CosIng ID 92425
INCI Name MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX
EC #  264-038-1 (I)
All Functions Binding, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling