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@laura88lee reviewing Essence Balm of Sunshine Face and Body Glow Balm at 02:52 in a YouTube Shorts videoBalm of Sunshine Face & Body Glow Balm"It is a dupe for the Patrick Ta Glow Balm."$6.99

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Balm of Sunshine Face & Body Glow Balm
4.5Balm of Sunshine Face & Body Glow Balm
  • “It is a dupe for the Patrick Ta Glow Balm”2:43–2:49
  • “It smells rich. It does smell similar to the Patrick Ta Glow Balm”2:52–2:59
  • “This is more of like a balm. So, it's not like an oil, if that makes sense. So, this sticks on a little more aggressively, therefore it lasts longer”3:18–3:27
  • “Anyways, it does look amazing for summertime”3:42–3:46
  • “It's very sheer as far as the color, but it's so good. It's so pretty. It's an amazing dupe”
  • “This one is a lot smaller than the Patrick Ta one, but it's also like $7”3:44–3:49
  • Source: Viral drugstore makeup tested - Jul 26, 2026
Laura LeeLaura Lee4.6M subscribers
4Variant: 20 Séduction du SoleilBalm of Sunshine Face & Body Glow Balm
  • “It feels like a Jones Road Miracle Balm type of thing, like you push into it, you get things kind of liquefied and it feels actually sort of thin instead of balmy”1:20–1:26
  • “Scent on this. Why does it smell just a little bit like vanilla? I like that”1:46–1:53
  • “But there's a sheerness to this bronzer balm, too. Like I wouldn't rely on it to literally do a lot of contouring on my skin”
  • “Feels hydrating, but the color payoff is pretty gentle here”
  • “I think it's making that foundation stick just seem a little more at home on my skin”
  • “The Balm of Sunshine Face and Body Glow Balm worked in nicely, gave my skin a little more freshness alongside a foundation stick that was probably a little light for me. So I think that did well”1:06–1:14
  • Source: Affordable at Ulta: New Essence Makeup GRWM - Jul 7, 2026
Emily NoelEmily Noel980K subscribers
Brand note

Essence is the drugstore brand that keeps surprising creators with how good the formulas are for the money. The Super Peptide Glossy Lip Treatment comes up most often — a non-sticky, high-shine gloss with a smooth, hydrating feel that people compare favorably to high-end options. The Soft Touch Butter Bronzer also gets consistent praise for its soft, blurring, easy-to-blend texture. The main trade-off across the line is limited shade ranges, which creators note can exclude a lot of skin tones.

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