Cream Eyeshadow

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
2. 2IsohexadecaneIsohexadecane is a light, synthetic branched hydrocarbon used as an emollient. Its main…Mineral oil & petrolatum
3. 3MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
4. 4KaolinKaolin is a soft white clay, mostly made of the mineral kaolinite, that mainly absorbs…
5. 5Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax)Cera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
6. 6Synthetic FluorphlogopiteA lab-made mica, a thin, plate-like mineral that gives makeup and skincare a soft…
7. 7Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
8. 8Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateA fine, glass-like mineral powder made from calcium, aluminum, and borosilicate. It is…
9. 9Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesA mix of glyceride fats made from coconut oil, then hydrogenated for stability. Its…
10. 10Silica Dimethyl SilylateA fine silica powder with a surface treated to repel water and blend into oils, used…
11. 11Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
12. 12TrimethylsiloxysilicateTrimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin that forms a thin, flexible film on skin,…Silicones
13. 13Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
14. 14Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
15. 15Polyhydroxystearic AcidPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a fatty-acid-based polymer made from castor-oil-derived…
16. 16Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
17. 17EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
18. 18PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
19. 19Tin OxideTin Oxide is a fine white powder made of tin and oxygen. Its main job is to add opacity…
20. 20CI 77491A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
21. 21CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
22. 22CI 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/954173/cream-eyeshadow, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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