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Essence

Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer

primer · 4 ml · Makeup

Essence Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 13-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: none. It clears all 12 ingredient flags we check.

£3.47at Amazon UK

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Where to buy

Listed in Amazon's stores in United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden; links take you to your own store. United Kingdom · Deutschland · France · Italia · España · Nederland · Polska · Sverige

What's inside: free-from facts

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

Fits, by its list

Key ingredients in Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua (Water)Dissolves salts, sugars and other water-soluble ingredientsForms the watery base of creams and gelsAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2PVPForms a thin, flexible film on skin or lashesHelps hold moisture in a formulaPVP is a synthetic polymer that dissolves in water and many solvents. Its main job is…
  3. 3GlycerinDraws water into the outer skin layerHelps skin feel soft and smoothGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  4. 4Pentylene GlycolDraws moisture into the skinHelps other preservatives work betterPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  5. 5XylitylglucosideAttracts water to the skinHelps skin feel softXylitylglucoside is a plant-sugar-based humectant, made by joining xylitol, a sugar…
  6. 6CarbomerThickens water-based formulasCreates a smooth gel textureA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  7. 7AnhydroxylitolAttracts and holds water in the skinHelps skin feel soft and smoothAnhydroxylitol is a sugar-derived humectant, a type of ingredient that draws water into…
  8. 8HydroxyacetophenoneHelps guard against oxidation and rancidityBoosts the preservative system against microbesHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
  9. 9XylitolAttracts and holds water in the skinHelps formulas feel soft and smoothXylitol is a plant-derived sugar alcohol that attracts and holds water in a formula.…
  10. 10Glyceryl Laurate
  11. 11Sodium HydroxideRaises pH in cleansers and creamsNeutralizes acidic ingredients in formulasSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  12. 12CI 19140 (Yellow 5)
  13. 13CI 42090 (Blue 1)Gives the product a clear blue colorKeeps the shade consistent between batchesBlue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/954181/jelly-grip-eyeshadow-primer, 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 & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Essence Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer pass?

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

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