Essence The Nail Cuticle Remover Pen

nail polish remover · 5 ml · Nails

Essence Cosmetics Essence The Nail Cuticle Remover Pen is free of drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with vitamin E. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, essential oils (Terpineol) and labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin).

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

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Key ingredients in Essence The Nail Cuticle Remover Pen

Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Ethylhexyl StearateEthylhexyl Stearate is a light, oil-like ester made from stearic acid and a branched…
2Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
3Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
4Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
5Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
6Oleyl Erucate
7TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
8Retinyl PalmitateRetinyl Palmitate is a mild form of vitamin A, made by pairing retinol with a fatty…
9Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
10CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
11Dimethyl Phenethyl AcetateDimethyl Phenethyl Acetate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives a soft,…
12EugenolEugenol is a naturally occurring scent molecule found in clove oil, used mainly to add…Labelled fragrance allergens
13GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
14Geranyl AcetateGeranyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient, the ester of geraniol and acetic acid, that…
15Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
16LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
17Rose KetonesRose Ketones are a group of rose-scented aroma compounds. In skincare, they are used…
18TerpineolTerpineol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plant oils, mainly…Essential oils

Source: Essence Cosmetics product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/939474/the-nail-cuticle-remover-pen, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (Fragrance) (#4)
Essential oils	Contains	Terpineol (#18)
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Benzyl Alcohol (#9), Coumarin (#10), Eugenol (#12), Geraniol (#13), Hexyl Cinnamal (#15), Linalool (#16)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—