Aqua Jelly Colour Changing Lipstick

Full ingredient list, decoded

27 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. 2Tridecyl Trimellitate
3. 3OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
4. 4C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
5. 5TrimethylsiloxysilicateTrimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin that forms a thin, flexible film on skin,…Silicones
6. 6Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
7. 7Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
8. 8Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Palmitate is a light, oily ester made from palmitic acid and a branched…
9. 9Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
10. 10Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
11. 11TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
12. 12Diisostearyl Malate
13. 13Isostearic Acid
14. 14Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
15. 15EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
16. 16SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
17. 17Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
18. 18Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
19. 19PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
20. 20Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
21. 21Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
22. 22Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate
23. 23TerpineolTerpineol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plant oils, mainly…
24. 24CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake)
25. 25CI 45410 (Red 27)
26. 26CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
27. 27CI 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/951859/aqua-jelly-colour-changing-lipstick, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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