Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax

Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 99 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameHYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA
FunctionVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number92045-76-6
EC number295-458-3
Prevalence99 products (0.11% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches20

Used in

Lipsticks 19.2%Lip Moisturizers 17.2%Eyebrows 6.1%Lip Liners 5.1%Blushes 4%Bronzers 4%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax do in skincare?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lipsticks (19.2% of its uses).

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