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Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
What is Carnauba Wax?
The hardest natural plant wax, harvested from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm.
Why is Carnauba Wax in the formula?
It raises the melting point so the formula survives a warm bag, and in the mascara it is what builds length along the lash without flaking.
What does Carnauba Wax feel like on skin?
- —Holds through the day
- —Builds without clumping
What are the details for Carnauba Wax?
- INCI name
- Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
- Typical usage level
- TBD
Questions
What is carnauba wax in makeup?
The hardest natural plant wax, harvested from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm.
Why is carnauba wax in the formula?
It raises the melting point so the formula survives a warm bag, and in the mascara it is what builds length along the lash without flaking.
What does carnauba wax feel like on skin?
Holds through the day. Builds without clumping.
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