esse Eye & Lip Cream
esse Esse Eye & Lip Cream lists 35 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- Inulin
- Glycerin
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Sucrose Stearate
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Calodendrum Capense Seed Oil
- Schinziophyton Rautanenii Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Xanthan Gum
- Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil*
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
- Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract*
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Bisabolol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Sodium Phytate
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil*
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Citric Acid
- Eriocephalus Punctulatus Leaf Oil
- Tocopherol
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil*
- Geraniol***
- Linalool***
- Citronellol***
Highlights
Contains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view O/W emulsion containing jojoba and calophyllum seed oil, hyaluronate, aspalathus leaf, and aloe extract, thickened with xanthan gum. A rich texture suitable for sensitive, thin areas like eyes and lips for moisturizing repair. Factory view: The high variety of plant essential oils necessitates strict assessment of cumulative allergen risk, and xanthan gum must be fully hydrated to prevent granulation.
Key ingredients
- 皮肤调理剂-柔润剂
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- InulinLactobacillus Ferment
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Stearate CitrateSucrose Stearate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Other ingredients
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*Cetearyl AlcoholCalodendrum Capense Seed OilSchinziophyton Rautanenii Seed OilOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractXanthan GumRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil*Sodium HyaluronateKigelia Africana Fruit ExtractAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract*Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*Helianthus Annuus Seed OilBisabololBenzyl AlcoholVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideDehydroacetic AcidSodium PhytatePelargonium Graveolens Oil*Ascorbyl PalmitateCitric AcidEriocephalus Punctulatus Leaf OilTocopherolLavandula Angustifolia Oil*Geraniol***Linalool***Citronellol***
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂-柔润剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Inulin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sucrose Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactobacillus Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calodendrum Capense Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Schinziophyton Rautanenii Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Olea Europaea Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract* | 皮肤调理剂, 保湿剂 | — | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract* | 皮肤调理剂,保湿剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Eriocephalus Punctulatus Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil* | 增香剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Geraniol*** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Linalool*** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citronellol*** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- Jojoba oil, a liquid wax mimicking sebum; low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types
- Inulin
- Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Sucrose Stearate
- Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Calodendrum Capense Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Schinziophyton Rautanenii Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil*
- Rosa rubiginosa seed oil rich in γ-linolenic acid for dry-skin repair; highly prone to oxidation, require cold-chain and antioxidant.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
- Kigelia africana fruit extract, skin conditioner; watch microbial limits.
- Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract*
- Baobab fruit extract often used for anti-aging claims; functions as a skin conditioning agent, limited clinical data.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*
- Aloe leaf extract; humectant + soothing, check stability with strong actives.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Eriocephalus Punctulatus Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil*
- Lavender essential oil; contains allergenic substances (linalool, etc.), subject to EU 26 allergen limits.
- Geraniol***
- Not decoded yet
- Linalool***
- Not decoded yet
- Citronellol***
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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