essence Multitask Concealer

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. Talc
3. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
4. Isododecane
5. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
6. Glycerin
7. C13-15 Alkane
8. Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
9. Disteardimonium Hectorite
10. Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
11. Diatomaceous Earth
12. Magnesium Sulfate
13. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
14. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
15. Tocopherol
16. Hyaluronic Acid
17. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
18. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
21. Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
22. Propanediol
23. Lysine
24. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
27. Caffeine
28. Magnesium Chloride
29. Beta-Sitosterol
30. Squalene
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Aluminum Hydroxide
33. Ci 77491
34. Ci 77492
35. Ci 77499
36. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ABRASIVE

Talc

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateIsododecane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C13-15 Alkane

FILM FORMING

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate

Other ingredients

Disteardimonium HectoritePolyglyceryl-4 OleateDiatomaceous EarthMagnesium SulfateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideTocopherolHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronatePolyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleatePaullinia Cupana Seed ExtractPropanediolLysineHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansEthylhexylglycerinSodium Lauroyl GlutamateCaffeineMagnesium ChlorideBeta-SitosterolSqualenePhenoxyethanolAluminum HydroxideCi 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77891

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Talc

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Isododecane

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

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

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

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate

Sucrose acetate isobutyrate film former and plasticizer; provides gloss and protection, low sensitization.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier derived from plant oils; gentle, used in O/W or W/O systems, low irritancy.

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth for oil absorption/opacification at 1–5%; high surface area, handle dust carefully.

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Tocopherol

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

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Mild emulsifier for O/W systems; 1-3%, avoid cationic surfactants

Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Magnesium Chloride

Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions

Beta-Sitosterol

Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Phenoxyethanol

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

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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