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Essencesetting spray

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Essence

Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray

setting spray · 50 ml · Makeup

Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 20-ingredient list, with glycerin and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum (Fragrance)) and labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

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. 3Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  4. 4Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
  5. 5Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
  6. 6TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  7. 7Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  8. 8Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
  9. 9Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate
  10. 10Sodium PhytateA plant-derived salt that acts as a chelating agent, grabbing onto metal ions like…
  11. 11Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
  12. 12Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  13. 13Sodium Oleate
  14. 14Oleanolic Acid
  15. 15Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  16. 16Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  17. 17Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  18. 18Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  20. 20Acetyl Cedrene

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/949043/fix-and-last-18h-long-lasting-make-up-fi, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (Fragrance) (#19)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#18)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray fragrance-free?

No. Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 19 of 20).

Does Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Essence Fix & Last 18h Long-lasting Make-up Fixing Spray good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Vitamin E.

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