stay ALL DAY 16h long-lasting Foundation

foundation · 30 ml · Makeup

Essence stay ALL DAY 16h long-lasting Foundation is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 25-ingredient list, with vitamin c, titanium dioxide and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in stay ALL DAY 16h long-lasting Foundation

Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.
Titanium dioxide
A mineral UV filter.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
3C13-15 Alkane
4Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
5C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
6Zinc Stearate
7PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
8Magne - Sium Sulfate
9Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
10TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
11Ethylene Brassylate
121,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
13Distear - Dimonium Hectorite
14Caprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a gentle preservative that helps stop bacteria and yeast from…
15SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
16LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
17Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
18Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
19Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
20Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
21Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a starch that has been chemically modified and…
22Citric Acid. 0177491 (Iron Oxides)
23CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
24CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
25CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4059729394521, 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	None listed	—
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 stay ALL DAY 16h long-lasting Foundation fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence stay ALL DAY 16h long-lasting Foundation lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essence stay ALL DAY 16h long-lasting Foundation contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Essence stay ALL DAY 16h long-lasting Foundation 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: Vitamin C, Titanium dioxide and Vitamin E.