Blush Soft Baked

blush · 4.5 g · Makeup

Essence Blush Soft Baked is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 28-ingredient list, with squalane, titanium dioxide and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethiconol).

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 Blush Soft Baked

Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Titanium dioxide
A mineral UV filter.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Synthetic FluorphlogopiteA lab-made mica, a thin, plate-like mineral that gives makeup and skincare a soft…
2MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
3Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a smooth, synthetic hydrocarbon made from isobutene. Its…
4Zea Mays (Corn) StarchA fine white powder made from the starch inside corn kernels. It mainly absorbs oil and…
5Diisostearyl Malate
6Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
7Hydrogenated Polydecene
8Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
9TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
10Tridecyl Trimellitate
11Triethylhexanoin
12Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2A film-forming polymer made from glycerin-based and adipic acid building blocks, used…
13Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
14Magnesium Aluminometasilicate
15Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
16DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
17Cetearyl Olivate
18EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
19Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
20SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
21Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
22Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
23PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
24Tin OxideTin Oxide is a fine white powder made of tin and oxygen. Its main job is to add opacity…
25CI 15850 (Red 6)
26CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake)
27CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
28CI 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/958455/soft-baked-blush, 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	Dimethiconol (#16)
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 Blush Soft Baked fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Blush Soft Baked lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence Blush Soft Baked contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethiconol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Essence Blush Soft Baked 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: Squalane, Titanium dioxide and Vitamin E.