essence stay ALL DAY 16h long-lasting Foundation

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

1. 1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
3. 3C13-15 Alkane
4. 4Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
5. 5C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
6. 6Zinc StearateZinc Stearate is the zinc salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid. It works mainly as a…
7. 7PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
8. 8Magnesium SulfateMagnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt that combines magnesium with sulfate. In beauty…
9. 9Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
10. 10TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
11. 11Ethylene Brassylate
12. 121,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
13. 13Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
14. 14Caprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a gentle preservative that helps stop bacteria and yeast from…
15. 15SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
16. 16LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
17. 17Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
18. 18Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
19. 19Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
20. 20Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
21. 21Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a starch that has been chemically modified and…
22. 22Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
23. 23CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
24. 24CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
25. 25CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
26. 26CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…

Source: Essence Cosmetics product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/930816/stay-all-day-16h-long-lasting-foundation, retrieved November 6, 2026.

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