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Essence MAGIC All In One FACE Cream

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Essence

MAGIC All In One FACE Cream

moisturizer · 8 ml · Skincare

Essence MAGIC All In One FACE Cream is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 29-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and chemical UV filters (Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine).

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What's inside: free-from facts

  • Contains fragrance
  • 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 MAGIC All In One FACE Cream

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

29 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. 2Macadamia Integrifolia/Tetraphylla Seed Oil
  3. 3Ethylhexyl SalicylateAbsorbs UVB rays before they reach skinDissolves in oils and oily ingredientsEthylhexyl Salicylate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet B rays and… Chemical UV filters
  4. 4GlycerinDraws 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…
  5. 5Butylene GlycolPulls water into the skin and formulaDissolves other ingredients evenlyButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  6. 6Sucrose Stearate
  7. 7SilicaAbsorbs oil and reduces shineAdds slip for smooth applicationSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  8. 8Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAbsorbs UVA and UVB lightStays stable in sunlightAn oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and is used in… Chemical UV filters
  9. 9TocopherolSlows oxidation, the breakdown of oilsHelps shield skin from everyday air and light damageTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  10. 10Sodium HyaluronateDraws water into the outer skinKeeps skin feeling soft and suppleHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  11. 11HydroxyacetophenoneHelps guard against oxidation and rancidityBoosts the preservative system against microbesHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
  12. 12Microcrystalline CelluloseAdds bulk and body to formulasHelps powders stay loose and free-flowingMicrocrystalline Cellulose is a fine, white powder made from plant cellulose. It mainly…
  13. 13Sucrose Laurate
  14. 14Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateAttracts and holds water in the skinHelps creams and lotions feel smoothA mix of sugar alcohols made from starch, used mainly to attract and hold water in a…
  15. 15Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
  16. 16EthylhexylglycerinBoosts other preservativesHelps keep products freshEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  17. 17Triethoxyc Aprylylsilane
  18. 18Cellulose GumThickens water-based formulasHelps keep ingredients evenly mixedA plant-derived thickener made from cellulose, the fiber found in plant cell walls,…
  19. 19Sucrose Dilaurate
  20. 20Sucrose Trilaurate
  21. 21PhenoxyethanolProtects formulas from bacteria and moldKeeps water-based products fresh longerA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  22. 22Parfum (Fragrance)Adds a pleasant scentMasks the smell of base ingredientsAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell. Fragrance
  23. 23HexamethylindanopyranAdds a soft, clean, musky scentBlends with floral and woody notesA synthetic musk used as a fragrance ingredient, its main job is to give products a…
  24. 24Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesAdds a soft, woody-amber scentHelps build a warm, lasting smellA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
  25. 25VanillinGives a sweet, warm vanilla scentAdds a familiar vanilla taste to lip productsVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…
  26. 26CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)Adds red, yellow or black colorGives tinted sunscreens a soft shadeA group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  27. 27CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)Adds red, yellow or black colorGives tinted sunscreens a soft shadeA group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  28. 28CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)Adds red, yellow or black colorGives tinted sunscreens a soft shadeA group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  29. 29CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)Filters ultraviolet light in sunscreensAdds opacity and whiteness to formulasTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/936258/magic-all-in-one-face-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (Fragrance) (#22)
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 filtersContainsEthylhexyl Salicylate (#3), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (#8)

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence MAGIC All In One FACE Cream fragrance-free?

No. Essence MAGIC All In One FACE Cream contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 22 of 29).

Does Essence MAGIC All In One FACE Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Essence MAGIC All In One FACE Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Vitamin E.

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