Waxy, petroleum-based substance used as a thickener in cosmetics. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-paraffin.html?q=paraffin&fdid=ingredients
Liquid paraffin
Paraffin is a general name for alkanes with the chemical formula CnH2n+2, which are in liquid or waxy form. Paraffin is extracted from mineral oil and is tasteless and odorless.
Paraffin is used i.a. in shoe polish, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraffin