Essence The Cuticle Remover

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13 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. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3Cellulose GumA plant-derived thickener made from cellulose, the fiber found in plant cell walls,…
4. 4Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
5. 5Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
6. 6InulinInulin is a plant-based carbohydrate, a chain of fructose units, usually taken from…
7. 7Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
8. 8CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
9. 9FructoseFructose is a simple sugar, the same kind found in fruit and honey, that mainly works…
10. 10GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
11. 11Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
12. 12Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
13. 13Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…

Source: Essence Cosmetics product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/940863/the-cuticle-remover, retrieved November 6, 2026.

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