How to Use carnauba wax in a Sentence

carnauba wax

noun
  • The primer is made with a blend of soft textured beeswax for volume and harder carnauba wax for length.
    Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The mascara is made up of beeswax, carnauba wax, and acacia gum to keep your lashes sky-high and looking full.
    Melissa Epifano, Health.com, 16 Sep. 2021
  • The pomade uses beeswax and carnauba wax to hold brows in place for a perfectly unkempt look.
    Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Make sure to grab some wood conditioner—made of coconut oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax—to keep it in prime shape for years.
    Bon Appétit, 28 Nov. 2021
  • A number of liquids use carnauba wax, well-known for its high gloss and durability.
    Jack Keebler, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Commercial gummy snacks stay stiff and rubbery thanks to carnauba wax, also used in shoe polish, car wax and mascara.
    Sara Kate Gillingham, chicagotribune.com, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Most beard balms contain wax, but this one stays pliable without being sticky, thanks to carnauba wax instead of the traditional beeswax.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The formula is powered by carnauba wax for definition, plus olive and green coffee extracts to help support growth.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • It is made from a combination of pure USP grade mineral oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 19 May 2021
  • Available in four shades of orangish reds, this creamy formula comes in a small pot and is best applied with your own fingers, thanks in part to its buttery texture made with carnauba wax.
    Justine Carreon, Allure, 18 Oct. 2022
  • The formula also blends vitamin E with carnauba wax for a creamy finish that hydrates and conditions the brows.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The vegan formula is made with shea butter, castor oil, and carnauba wax and is exceptionally good at keeping lashes curled.
    elle.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Follow it up by coating your lashes with the Im-Possible Mascara, which is made with carnauba wax and beeswax to hold lashes up with volume.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 24 May 2022
  • It’s made from carnauba wax and polymers to fill any scratches or cracks on your vehicle’s exterior coat to protect it from environmental conditions as well as add a shiny gloss.
    Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022
  • This liquid formula is designed specifically to bring the luster back to wood, thanks to ingredients that include gentle yet protective carnauba wax and beeswax.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
  • There are a lot of different chemicals in this product, including sugar, citric acid, food color, corn syrup, natural flavor, vegetable oil, and carnauba wax, as well as pectin.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 May 2022
  • The formula combines rice bran, candelilla, and carnauba wax with advanced tubing technology for smooth, clump-free application.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
  • This product is specially formulated with natural ingredients such as beeswax, carnauba wax, and lemongrass oil to protect your dog's paws from harsh conditions.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023
  • The Tartelette Mascara is made with conditioning shea butter, moisturizing castor oil, and carnauba wax to lengthen and volumize.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Still, the company decided to switch suppliers and eventually discontinued its use of carnauba wax, replacing the ingredient with beeswax.
    Michele Herrmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 May 2022
  • Each gummy is perfect for vegetarians and those looking to avoid animal byproducts in the dietary supplements thanks to its focus on using organic ingredients such as tapioca syrup, cane sugar, pectin, and carnauba wax.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2022
  • Each gummy is perfect for vegetarians and those looking to avoid animal byproducts in their dietary supplements thanks to its focus on using organic ingredients such as tapioca syrup, cane sugar, pectin, and carnauba wax.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2022
  • Mara Roszak developed the RŌZ Evergreen Style Cream to use in place of traditional gels, providing light-to-medium hold with shea butter, hydrolyzed pea protein, and carnauba wax.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

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