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Essence HEART CORE fruity lip balm

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Essence

HEART CORE fruity lip balm

lip balm · 3 g · Skincare

Essence HEART CORE fruity lip balm is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 27-ingredient list, with shea butter, titanium dioxide and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum (Fragrance)), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene) and silicones (Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane).

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

Key ingredients in HEART CORE fruity lip balm

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

  • Titanium dioxide

    A mineral UV filter.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2A film-forming polymer made from glycerin-based and adipic acid building blocks, used…
  2. 2Synthetic WaxSynthetic Wax is a man-made wax, often built from petroleum or other hydrocarbons, that…
  3. 3Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
  4. 4Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
  5. 5Polyisobutene
  6. 6Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Palmitate is a light, oily ester made from palmitic acid and a branched…
  7. 7Hydrogenated Castor OilA plant-derived wax made from castor oil with added hydrogen. Its main job is to…
  8. 8Tridecyl Trimellitate
  9. 9C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
  10. 10OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
  11. 11Trimethyl Pentaphenyl TrisiloxaneSilicones
  12. 12Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
  13. 13Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  14. 14Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
  15. 15TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  16. 16Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
  17. 17Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
  18. 18Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  19. 19Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  20. 20PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  21. 21Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  22. 22LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake)
  24. 24CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  25. 25CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  26. 26CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  27. 27CI 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/934833/heart-core-fruity-lip-balm, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (Fragrance) (#21)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#22)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsTrimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane (#11)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence HEART CORE fruity lip balm fragrance-free?

No. Essence HEART CORE fruity lip balm contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 21 of 27).

Does Essence HEART CORE fruity lip balm contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Essence HEART CORE fruity lip balm good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dry, cracked hands: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Shea butter, Titanium dioxide and Vitamin E.

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