essence Fresh & Fit Awake Make-Up

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.

1. Aqua
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Isododecane
4. Alcohol Denat
5. Talc
6. Propylene Glycol
7. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
8. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
9. Hexyl Laurate
10. Cyclohexasiloxane
11. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Panthenol
14. Retinyl Palmitate
15. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
16. Tocopherol
17. Tapioca Starch
18. Niacinamide
19. Sodium Chloride
20. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Water
21. Cera Alba
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Mica
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
27. Lecithin
28. Ascorbyl Palmitate
29. Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
30. Citric Acid
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Parfum
33. Ci 77491
34. Ci 77492
35. Ci 77499
36. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains PEGContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Light, refreshing base using volatile silicones and hydrocarbons, with Mica and Talc for powder finish. Includes Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Retinyl Palmitate for skincare benefits. Stabilized with polyglyceryl silicones. Contains colorants for tone matching. Ideal for combination to oily skin. Formulator's note: Volatile solvents facilitate quick film formation, balancing the dryness of powders with hydration of actives, preventing heavy makeup buildup.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecane

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

ABRASIVE

Talc

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 IsostearateCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Hexyl LaurateCyclohexasiloxanePotassium Cetyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolRetinyl PalmitateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherolTapioca StarchNiacinamideSodium ChlorideVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit WaterCera AlbaDisodium EDTAXanthan GumMicaEthylhexylglycerinTriethoxycaprylylsilaneLecithinAscorbyl PalmitateAluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide StearateCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolParfumCi 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77891

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Water

Not decoded yet

Cera Alba

Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate

Al-Mg stearate for emulsification and viscosity; metal soaps may migrate at high temp.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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

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