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Essence Contouring Duo Palette

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Essence

Contouring Duo Palette

eyeshadow · 7 g · Skincare

Essence Contouring Duo Palette is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 10-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone) and mineral oil & petrolatum.

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

£4.70at Amazon UK

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

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Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1TalcTalc is a soft, powdery mineral made of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. It absorbs oil…
  2. 2MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
  3. 3Magnesium StearateMagnesium Stearate is the magnesium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid. Its main job is…
  4. 4DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  5. 5Isopropyl Isostearate
  6. 6Pentaerythri - Tyl Tetraisostearate
  7. 7PetrolatumA soft, semi-solid mix of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, also called petroleum jelly.…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  8. 8Silica Dimethyl SilylateA fine silica powder with a surface treated to repel water and blend into oils, used…
  9. 9EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  10. 10Phenokyethanol

May contain (shade colorants): / /T077491,077492,077499 (Ronoikides)C77891 (Titanium Dioxide Cosnova Frankfurt (D-65843) Newyork (Ny 10003) Www,Essemce,Eu Made In Pre Dilai 18M 147Dm 2.

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4059729224675, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#4)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsPetrolatum (#7)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Contouring Duo Palette fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Contouring Duo Palette lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence Contouring Duo Palette contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Essence Contouring Duo Palette pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy.

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