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Essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof

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Essence

Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof

eyeliner · 3 ml · Makeup

Essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof is free of fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 17-ingredient list, with allantoin and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains labelled fragrance allergens (Farnesol) and drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Key ingredients in Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof

  • Allantoin

    A soothing, softening ingredient.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  3. 3Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  4. 4Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  5. 5AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
  6. 6BisabololBisabolol is a mild, plant-based ingredient that softens skin and soothes the feel of a…
  7. 7Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  8. 8Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  9. 9Sodium DehydroacetateA water-soluble salt of dehydroacetic acid that is used as a preservative to help stop…
  10. 10Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  11. 11EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  12. 12Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  13. 13TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  14. 14PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  15. 15FarnesolFarnesol is a natural scent molecule found in many flower and plant oils, used mainly…Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16CI 77266 (Black 2) (Nano)
  17. 17CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/770546/liquid-ink-eyeliner-waterproof, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsFarnesol (#15)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#4)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Allantoin and Vitamin E.

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