Liquid Ink Eyeliner

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
3. 3Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
4. 4Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
5. 5Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
6. 6TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
7. 7Magnesium Aluminum SilicateA natural clay mineral that swells in water to form a soft gel, and its main job is to…
8. 8EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
9. 9Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
10. 10Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
11. 11PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
12. 12Sodium DehydroacetateA water-soluble salt of dehydroacetic acid that is used as a preservative to help stop…
13. 13CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/770545/liquid-ink-eyeliner, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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