HEART CORE fruity lip balm

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2A film-forming polymer made from glycerin-based and adipic acid building blocks, used…
2. 2Synthetic WaxSynthetic Wax is a man-made wax, often built from petroleum or other hydrocarbons, that…
3. 3Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
4. 4Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateA thick, oil-soluble ester made from pentaerythritol and isostearic acid. Its main job…
5. 5PolyisobutenePolyisobutene is a synthetic, sticky polymer that helps hold ingredients together and…
6. 6Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Palmitate is a light, oily ester made from palmitic acid and a branched…
7. 7Hydrogenated Castor OilA plant-derived wax made from castor oil with added hydrogen. Its main job is to…
8. 8Tridecyl TrimellitateTridecyl Trimellitate is an emollient ester that helps formulas glide, add gloss, and…
9. 9C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
10. 10OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
11. 11Trimethyl Pentaphenyl TrisiloxaneSilicones
12. 12Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
13. 13Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
14. 14Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
15. 15TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
16. 16Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
17. 17Rosa Canina Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the dog rose. It mainly softens and conditions,…
18. 18Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
19. 19Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
20. 20PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
21. 21Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
22. 22LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake)
24. 24CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
25. 25CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
26. 26CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
27. 27CI 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/934833/heart-core-fruity-lip-balm, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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