What is Carnauba Wax?
Carnauba Wax (INCI name: Copernicia Cerifera Wax) is a structural wax. A hard palm-leaf wax used for structure and shine, rated 1/5.
You may see it on labels as Carnauba Wax, Carnuba Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, so it can hide under more than one name in an ingredient list.
Where Carnauba Wax shows up
You'll most often find Carnauba Wax in balms, lipsticks, mascaras, and stick products, where it adds structure. Separately from clogging, its irritancy is rated 0/5 — low, so it's unlikely to sting or sensitise on its own.
Is Carnauba Wax bad for acne-prone skin?
That low score makes Carnauba Wax a reasonable choice even for acne-prone skin. As always, individual reactions vary, but it is not a likely cause of clogged pores.