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What is Synthetic Wax?

Abrasive

Synthetic Wax is an abrasive that polishes away surface debris.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Abrasive, Binding, Emulsion stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity controlling.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Anything to watch out for?

Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.

This ingredient is on pore-clogging ingredient lists, which matters most for skin that breaks out easily.
Marked this way on 30 products.

Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.

Which products feature it?

2 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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  • Product photo of CARROTENE IPMP™ HYDROMELT CLEANSING BALM

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    CARROTENE IPMP™ HYDROMELT CLEANSING BALM

    Key: Synthetic Wax (#3 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

    Brand storeOfficial (Korean)
    4 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • Using the built-in spatula, dispense an appropriate amount onto dry hands and face, cleanse as if massaging gently, then rinse off with lukewarm water.backed by evidence
    • For eye makeup with high staying power, we recommend leaving it on the eye area for 1-2 minutes to give the makeup enough time to melt, then massaging.plausible, not tested
    • A carrot cleansing balm that melts blackheadsoverstated
    • Over 1.02 million units sold! The cleansing balm sold out 17 timesno supporting source found
  • Product photo of Pore Barrier Cleansing Balm

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    Pore Barrier Cleansing Balm

    Key: Synthetic Wax (#5 on the ingredient list), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Official (Korean)
    3 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • Dispense an appropriate amount of cleansing balm onto dry skin, cleanse as if massaging gently, then finish by washing clean with lukewarm water.backed by evidence
    • Pore impurities out without irritationoverstated
    • Pore Barrierno supporting source found