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 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.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This polish doesn’t skimp on high shine, thanks to a blend of nylon and carnauba wax.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Key Ingredients: Beeswax, carnauba wax, hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, lecithin
Editor’s Note: I am obsessed with the tiny applicator wand of Boy Brow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This polish doesn’t skimp on high shine, thanks to a blend of nylon and carnauba wax.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Key Ingredients: Beeswax, carnauba wax, hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, lecithin
Editor’s Note: I am obsessed with the tiny applicator wand of Boy Brow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for carnauba wax
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“Carnauba wax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carnauba%20wax. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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