Candelilla Wax
INCI: Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
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What Is Candelilla Wax?
Extract derived from candelilla plants; used as a thickening agent and emollient to give products such as lipsticks or stick foundations their form.
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Candelilla Wax is a variant of Candelilla Cera, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
A plant-derived wax that forms a protective barrier and conditions the skin
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