Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray

setting spray · 50 ml · Makeup

Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 20-ingredient list, with glycerin and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol).

Contains fragrance
No 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 Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
4Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
5Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA plant-derived extract made from the fruit of the cucumber plant. It is mainly used to…
6TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
7Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
8Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
9Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate
10Sodium PhytateA plant-derived salt that acts as a chelating agent, grabbing onto metal ions like…
11Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
12Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
13Sodium Oleate
14Oleanolic Acid
15Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
16Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
17Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
18Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
19Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
20Acetyl CedreneAcetyl Cedrene is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody, cedar-like…

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/949043/fix-and-last-18h-long-lasting-make-up-fi, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (Fragrance) (#19)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Benzyl Alcohol (#18)
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	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray fragrance-free?

No. Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 19 of 20).

Does Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Vitamin E.