WHAT A TINT! lip & cheek tint

Full ingredient list, decoded

20 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. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
4. 4BetaineBetaine is a naturally occurring, gentle compound that attracts and holds water, mainly…
5. 51,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
6. 6PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
7. 7Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
8. 8Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
9. 9Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateA liquid made by fermenting radish root with Leuconostoc bacteria, then filtering out…
10. 10Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
11. 11EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
12. 12Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
13. 13Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
14. 14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
15. 15PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
16. 16Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
17. 17VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…
18. 18CI 16035 (Red 40)
19. 19CI 42090 (Blue 1)
20. 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.

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