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Essence Inner Eye Brightening Pen

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Essence

Inner Eye Brightening Pen

serum · 1.02 g · Skincare

Essence Inner Eye Brightening Pen is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 15-ingredient list, with shea butter and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains mineral oil & petrolatum (Ozokerite).

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

£3.50at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Inner Eye Brightening Pen

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesA mix of glyceride fats made from coconut oil, then hydrogenated for stability. Its…
  2. 2OzokeriteA mineral wax mined from earth deposits and purified for cosmetics. It firms up…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  3. 3OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
  4. 4Trimyristin
  5. 5Hydrogenated Castor OilA plant-derived wax made from castor oil with added hydrogen. Its main job is to…
  6. 6Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  7. 7Jojoba EstersJojoba esters are a light, wax-like mix of long-chain fatty esters, derived from the…
  8. 8Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
  9. 9TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  10. 10SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  11. 11Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  12. 12Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
  13. 13CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  14. 14CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  15. 15CI 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/930756/inner-eye-brightening-pen, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsOzokerite (#2)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Inner Eye Brightening Pen fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Inner Eye Brightening Pen lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence Inner Eye Brightening Pen contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Essence Inner Eye Brightening Pen pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Shea butter and Vitamin E.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.