carnauba wax
noun
: a hard brittle high-melting wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm and used chiefly in polishes
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The formula is powered by carnauba wax for definition, plus olive and green coffee extracts to help support growth.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
The formula combines rice bran, candelilla, and carnauba wax with advanced tubing technology for smooth, clump-free application.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
The nourishing formula is made with three soft waxes: Organic olive tree derived wax to condition and boost lash growth, carnauba wax to hold the curl and jojoba to soften.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
The formula combines rice bran, candelilla, and carnauba wax with advanced tubing technology for smooth, clump-free application.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
The nourishing formula is made with three soft waxes: Organic olive tree derived wax to condition and boost lash growth, carnauba wax to hold the curl and jojoba to soften.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Carnauba wax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carnauba%20wax. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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