essence Shine Shine Shine Lipgloss
essence Essence Shine Shine Shine Lipgloss lists 19 ingredients on its label, 19 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Polybutene film-former core with octyldodecanol for light texture. Silica and hectorite control rheology, preventing clumping and enhancing matte feel. Zinc oxide and mica provide coverage; sodium saccharin improves taste. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Suitable for long-lasting gloss comfort. Factory view: Dispersing inorganic clays is the key challenge, requiring uniform suspension to prevent sedimentation or scratching during application.
Key ingredients
- BINDING
- Polybutene
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecanol
- ANTICAKING
- Silica Dimethyl SilylateMicaDextrin Palmitate
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- BULKING
- Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Other ingredients
Synthetic FluorphlogopitePropylene CarbonateSilicaSodium SaccharinTin OxidePhenoxyethanolAromaCi 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77891
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica Dimethyl Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate | BULKING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dextrin Palmitate | ANTICAKING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Carbonate | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Saccharin | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, FLAVOURING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aroma | FLAVOURING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.
- Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
- Synthetic powder filler for smooth feel and coverage; inert.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Dextrin Palmitate
- Modified polysaccharide ester for emulsifying and anticaking; mild cleanser; used in solid soaps or powders.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.
- Propylene Carbonate
- Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Sodium Saccharin
- High-potency sweetener for oral care products to improve taste; well-tolerated at low levels, no known irritancy.
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Aroma
- Blended fragrance; may contain EU-listed allergens, check for sensitizers in sensitive individuals.
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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