Synthetic Wax
Synthetic Wax is an occlusive — wax. It's found in 98 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Wax
Who it's best for
Very dry skin or compromised skin barriers.
- Severely dry or cracked skin that loses moisture quickly
- Anyone recovering from over-exfoliation or barrier damage
- Winter skincare routines when transepidermal water loss is high
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
Use caution with
- !Works on your skin(active)Heavy occlusives applied before actives may reduce their penetration. Apply actives first, then seal with occlusives.
98 products
Locks moisture in
Best products with Synthetic Wax
Lip care
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See all spf products→Top products with Synthetic Wax
Sugarcoat Gloss Soothing & Hydrating Lip Balm
Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles
Icons To Go Set
Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick
Mini Red Rice Hydrating Serum with Ceramide
Purify & Plump Duo Set - Travel Size Oil Cleansing Balm and Barrier Repair Moisturizer
Dive In Soothing Sun Stick
Berry Sweet Lip Treatment Minis Trio Set
Moisturiser
LiftActiv Supreme Anti-Aging Cream
Crème riche apaisante pro-tolérance
CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm
Banana Moisturizing Cream & Shimmer Lip Treatment Duo
Healer UV Protection Cream
Lip Snack Moisturizing Glossing Balm
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying
Life Changing Lip Mask with Cushioning Ceramides
Candy Glow Lip Balm Sheer Lip Tint with Ceramide
Anthelios SPF 50+ Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Bebe
Find Comfort Lip Butter Balm + Overnight Mask with Hyaluronic Acid Butter
Frequently asked questions
What does Synthetic Wax do in skincare?
Wax
Is Synthetic Wax safe for sensitive skin?
Synthetic Wax is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Synthetic Wax?
98 products in our database contain Synthetic Wax. The highest-rated is Sincerely Yours Sugarcoat Gloss Soothing & Hydrating Lip Balm scoring 9.4/9.8.
Can I use Synthetic Wax every day?
Occlusives are generally fine for daily use, especially in evening routines. If you have oily skin, you may prefer lighter options or evening-only application.