The Slim Stick

serum · 1.7 g · Skincare

Essence The Slim Stick is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with titanium dioxide and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane 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 The Slim Stick

Titanium dioxide
A mineral UV filter.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

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

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	Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer (#3)
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 The Slim Stick fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence The Slim Stick lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence The Slim Stick contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Essence The Slim Stick 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 and Vitamin E.