Soft Touch Bouncy Blush

blush · 5 g · Makeup

Essence Soft Touch Bouncy Blush is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer).

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

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Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
2MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
3Zinc OxideZinc Oxide is a fine white mineral powder that sits on the skin, reflects and scatters…
4Boron NitrideBoron Nitride is a white, slippery powder made from boron and nitrogen. It is mainly…
5Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
6Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
7SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
8TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based coating agent that helps powders and…
9PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
10Aluminum HydroxideAluminum Hydroxide is a white mineral powder that helps add coverage, opacity, and a…
11CI 15850 (Red 7)
12CI 77007 (Ultramarines)
13CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
14CI 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/954312/soft-touch-bouncy-blush, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#1), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#5)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Soft Touch Bouncy Blush fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Soft Touch Bouncy Blush lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence Soft Touch Bouncy Blush contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Essence Soft Touch Bouncy Blush pass?

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