Natural Matte Mousse Foundation

foundation · 16 g · Makeup

Essence Natural Matte Mousse Foundation is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 24-ingredient list, with titanium dioxide, dimethicone and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer).

Fragrance-free
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 Natural Matte Mousse Foundation

Titanium dioxide
A mineral UV filter.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
2IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
3Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone Crosspolymer is a flexible, network-like silicone that gives a soft, smooth…Silicones
4Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl DimethiconeSilicones
5Hydrogenated Castor OilA plant-derived wax made from castor oil with added hydrogen. Its main job is to…
6SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
7TrimethylsiloxysilicateTrimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin that forms a thin, flexible film on skin,…Silicones
8Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonate is a white mineral powder made of calcium, carbon and oxygen, mainly…
9MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
10C30-45 Alkyl DimethiconeSilicones
11TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
12Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
13Stearyl DimethiconeSilicones
14Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
15MethiconeSilicones
16EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
17Octadecene
18Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
19Hexadecene
20TalcTalc is a soft, powdery mineral made of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. It absorbs oil…
21CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
22CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
23CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
24CI 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/939433/natural-matte-mousse-foundation, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#1), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#3), Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone (#4), Trimethylsiloxysilicate (#7), C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone (#10), Stearyl Dimethicone (#13), Methicone (#15)
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 Natural Matte Mousse Foundation fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Natural Matte Mousse Foundation lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence Natural Matte Mousse Foundation contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Essence Natural Matte Mousse Foundation good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone and Vitamin E.