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Essence Soft Touch Mousse Blush

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Essence

Soft Touch Mousse Blush

blush · 5 g · Makeup

Essence Soft Touch Mousse Blush is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer).

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

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Key ingredients in Soft Touch Mousse Blush

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  2. 2Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  3. 3TribeheninTribehenin is a waxy, solid ester made from glycerin and behenic acid. Its main job is…
  4. 4Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateAn oily ester made from polyglycerin and isostearic acid, a branched fatty acid. It…
  5. 5Hydrogenated PolydeceneA lightweight synthetic oil made from small carbon chains that are hydrogenated for…
  6. 6Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerA silicone-based polymer that forms a light, flexible film on skin or hair and helps…Silicones
  7. 7Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  8. 8TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  9. 9VP/Hexadecene CopolymerA film-forming polymer built from vinylpyrrolidone and a long hydrocarbon chain. It…
  10. 10Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeA silicone-based emulsifier that helps water and oil blend into one smooth, stable mix,…Silicones
  11. 11Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
  12. 12EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  13. 13KaolinKaolin is a soft white clay, mostly made of the mineral kaolinite, that mainly absorbs…
  14. 14PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  15. 15Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  16. 16VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…
  17. 17Aluminum HydroxideAluminum Hydroxide is a white mineral powder that helps add coverage, opacity, and a…
  18. 18CI 15850 (Red 6)
  19. 19CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake)Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…
  20. 20CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  21. 21CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  22. 22CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  23. 23CI 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/951689/soft-touch-mousse-blush, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (Fragrance) (#15)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#1), Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer (#2), Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer (#6), Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone (#10)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Soft Touch Mousse Blush fragrance-free?

No. Essence Soft Touch Mousse Blush contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 15 of 23).

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

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

Which ingredient rules does Essence Soft Touch Mousse Blush pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Vitamin E.

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