
Esse Ultra Moisturiser
Esse
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (3) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (3) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Dry skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive skin

Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 47 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Abrasive) |
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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B
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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Sucrose Stearate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Cetearyl Alcohol (Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous) |
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A
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide (Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Smoothing) |
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Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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A
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Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Humectant, Hair Conditioning) |
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Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Manketti) Seed Oil |
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Calodendrum Capense (Yangu) Seed Oil |
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A
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Stearic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Palmitic Acid (Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Sufactant) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Bisabolol |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Brightening
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Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Extract |
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A
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Inulin (Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent) |
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Vanilla Planifolia Seed Extract |
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil |
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A
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Benzyl Alcohol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic ) |
![]() Allergen
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A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Lactobacillus Ferment (Skin Conditioning) |
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Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil |
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Lactobacillus (Skin Conditioning) |
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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil (Masking, Perfuming) |
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A
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Dehydroacetic Acid (Preservative) |
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B
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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A
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Ascorbyl Palmitate (Masking, Antioxidant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Anticaries Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Antifungal Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Sunscreen Agent) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Good for dry skin
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Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil (Masking, Perfuming) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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Tocopherol |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Maltodextrin (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant) |
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Water (Solvent) |
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Eriocephalus Punctulatus (Cape Chamomile) Oil (Masking) |
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Linalool (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance) |
![]() Allergen
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Citronellol (Masking, Fragrance) |
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Geraniol (Masking, Fragrance, Tonic) |
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Limonene (Solvent, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
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