The Slim Stick

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a smooth, synthetic hydrocarbon made from isobutene. Its…
2. 2Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
3. 3Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerA silicone-based polymer that forms a light, flexible film on skin or hair and helps…Silicones
4. 4Isononyl IsononanoateA light, branched-chain ester used as an emollient. It softens skin and helps lotions…
5. 5Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax)
6. 6Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilJojoba seed oil is a light, liquid oil pressed from the seeds of a desert shrub. It…
7. 7PolyisobutenePolyisobutene is a synthetic, sticky polymer that helps hold ingredients together and…
8. 8OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
9. 9SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
10. 10Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2A film-forming polymer made from glycerin-based and adipic acid building blocks, used…
11. 11Synthetic WaxSynthetic Wax is a man-made wax, often built from petroleum or other hydrocarbons, that…
12. 12Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
13. 13Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
14. 14Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
15. 15TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
16. 16EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
17. 17PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
18. 18CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
19. 19CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
20. 20CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
21. 21CI 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/946627/the-slim-stick, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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