Mattifying Compact Powder

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

1. 1TalcTalc is a soft, powdery mineral made of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. It absorbs oil…
2. 2Zea Mays (Corn) StarchA fine white powder made from the starch inside corn kernels. It mainly absorbs oil and…
3. 3MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
4. 4Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Palmitate is a light, oily ester made from palmitic acid and a branched…
5. 5Magnesium StearateMagnesium Stearate is the magnesium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid. Its main job is…
6. 6Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
7. 7Sapphire Powder
8. 8Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
9. 9Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
10. 10Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
11. 11Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
12. 12Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonate is a white mineral powder made of calcium, carbon and oxygen, mainly…
13. 13PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
14. 14Aroma (Flavor)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
15. 15CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
16. 16CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
17. 17CI 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/527051/mattifying-compact-powder, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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