Essence is a cosmetics brand that aims to develop safe, top-quality cosmetics using natural and vegan ingredients whenever possible. The brand has a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its ecological footprint, and has implemented numerous measures to reduce CO2 emissions. Essence also does not test on animals and has created its own negative list of critical ingredients that are not used in their products.
The ingredients used in Essence products are rigorously monitored and analyzed for their environmental, health, and social impact using a traffic light system. The brand strives to use safe ingredients that will not lead to any negative health effects upon application.
For example, the ingredients in the Essence The Blush product include talc, mica, dimethicone, isocetyl stearoyl stearate, octyldodecyl stearate, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, paraffinum liquidum (mineral oil), petrolatum, ethylhexylglycerin, tin oxide, aluminum hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, and various colorants. The ingredients are explained in detail on the INCIDecoder website, which rates them for their irritancy and comedogenicity.
The Lash Princess False Lash Mascara product defines and separates lashes while achieving a bold look, and its ingredients are not listed on the Essence website. However, the SkinSAFE website rates all products from the Essence brand with ingredients rated for skin health and safety.
