WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint

lipstick · 4.9 ml · Makeup

Essence WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 20-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance.

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

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Key ingredients in WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint

Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
4BetaineBetaine is a naturally occurring, gentle compound that attracts and holds water, mainly…
51,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
6PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
7Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
8Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
9Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateA liquid made by fermenting radish root with Leuconostoc bacteria, then filtering out…
10Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
11EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
12Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
13Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
15PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
16Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
17VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…
18CI 16035 (Red 40)
19CI 42090 (Blue 1)Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…
20CI 45410 (Red 27)

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/938241/what-a-tint-lip-and-cheek-tint, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (Fragrance) (#16)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
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 WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint fragrance-free?

No. Essence WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 16 of 20).

Does Essence WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Essence WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).