Blush Soft Baked

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Synthetic FluorphlogopiteA lab-made mica, a thin, plate-like mineral that gives makeup and skincare a soft…
2. 2MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
3. 3Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a smooth, synthetic hydrocarbon made from isobutene. Its…
4. 4Zea Mays (Corn) StarchA fine white powder made from the starch inside corn kernels. It mainly absorbs oil and…
5. 5Diisostearyl MalateDiisostearyl Malate is a light, oil-like ester made from malic acid and a branched…
6. 6Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
7. 7Hydrogenated PolydeceneA lightweight synthetic oil made from small carbon chains that are hydrogenated for…
8. 8Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
9. 9TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
10. 10Tridecyl TrimellitateTridecyl Trimellitate is an emollient ester that helps formulas glide, add gloss, and…
11. 11Triethylhexanoin
12. 12Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2A film-forming polymer made from glycerin-based and adipic acid building blocks, used…
13. 13Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
14. 14Magnesium Aluminometasilicate
15. 15Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
16. 16DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
17. 17Cetearyl OlivateCetearyl Olivate is an ester made from fatty alcohols and olive oil fatty acids. It…
18. 18EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
19. 19Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
20. 20SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
21. 21Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
22. 22Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
23. 23PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
24. 24Tin OxideTin Oxide is a fine white powder made of tin and oxygen. Its main job is to add opacity…
25. 25CI 15850 (Red 6)
26. 26CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake)
27. 27CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
28. 28CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/958455/soft-baked-blush, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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