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Essence Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss

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Essence

Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss

lip gloss · 10 ml · Makeup

Essence Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with vitamin E and aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance.

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

£1.49at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

21 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Ethylhexyl StearateEthylhexyl Stearate is a light, oil-like ester made from stearic acid and a branched…
  2. 2Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
  3. 3SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  4. 4PolybutenePolybutene is a synthetic, sticky, oil-like polymer made from butene, a small…
  5. 5Synthetic FluorphlogopiteA lab-made mica, a thin, plate-like mineral that gives makeup and skincare a soft…
  6. 6MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
  7. 7Stearalkonium HectoriteA clay-based thickener made from hectorite clay treated with a fatty ammonium salt,…
  8. 8Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
  9. 9Aroma (Flavor)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  10. 10Tin OxideTin Oxide is a fine white powder made of tin and oxygen. Its main job is to add opacity…
  11. 11Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  12. 12Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
  13. 13Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractA plant-derived extract made from the leaf of the aloe vera plant. It mainly softens,…
  14. 14Sodium SaccharinSodium Saccharin is the salt form of saccharin, a synthetic sweetener. Its main job in…
  15. 15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  16. 16CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
  17. 17CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  18. 18CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake)
  19. 19CI 45410 (Red 28 Lake)
  20. 20CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  21. 21CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4059729518613, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsAroma (Flavor) (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss fragrance-free?

No. Essence Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss contains Aroma (Flavor) (ingredient 9 of 21).

Does Essence Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Essence Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Vitamin E and Aloe vera.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.