- “It is a really nice eyeshadow primer and it is a little bit tacky but not too tacky”5:46–5:52
- “This is great for if you're using shimmer”6:45–6:49
- Source: Full face of new Essence makeup: hits, misses & absolute gems - Mar 23, 2026
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Jelly Grip Eyeshadow Primer"It is a really nice eyeshadow primer and it is a little bit tacky but not too tacky."$3.99
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Lash Princess Mascara Primer"It is my favorite lash primer of any of the ones that I have used. I want to go with this one over any of the other ones."$4.97
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- “It says to apply this and let it sit for 30 seconds”0:16–0:20
- “It also says that it's cooling and it could give a tingling effect”0:20–0:25
- “So far, I'm liking this”
- “I like how the cream eyeshadow applied seamlessly over top”14:10–14:14
- Source: Full face of Essence makeup under $10 - Mar 28, 2026
- “I feel like with the grippy eyeshadow primer, at least the other times that I've used it, I feel like my eyeshadows crease with it”
- “It looks really good when I first blend my eyeshadows on it, but I just don't feel like it keeps them lasting all day”
- “The side that had that Essence Jelly Grip Primer, it's creasing. Like, it's just not holding up as good as the Ioni eyeshadow primer”32:52–33:00
- “I've just decided that this Essence Jelly Grip, it's just not for me. Every time I use that Jelly Grip primer, it looks good when I first use it, but then as it wears, it doesn't wear well throughout the day”33:03–33:11
- “I don't really think this eyeshadow primer is very good”35:58–36:08
- Source: Dollar Tree Makeup Wear Test: 8 Hours - May 14, 2026
- “This I've tried and I really like it”3:51–3:54
- “It gives instant moisture and I love it because products don't peel over top”3:58–4:04
- “They actually apply beautifully and wear nicely throughout the day”4:02–4:06
- “It's not too heavy or greasy on the under eyes”4:08–4:13
- “It's just hydrating, but very lightweight”4:10–4:15
- “My favorite skin prep product from the entire Jelly Grip line is the under eye primer stick”3:46–3:51
- “This instantly hydrates the under eyes without feeling greasy”
- “And you could use this under any of your favorite concealers”3:53–3:58
- Source: Full face of Essence makeup under $10 - Mar 28, 2026
- “It actually feels really good”2:48–2:51
- “It just feels so soft, lightweight, and smooth”
- “It's actually not that sticky, so it softens up a bit”14:57–15:02
- “It's a little tacky to help adhere, but I'm glad it's not too sticky so it doesn't make your makeup patchy”15:03–15:07
- “It's actually very soft and smooth”15:09–15:12
- Source: Best new drugstore makeup finds 2026 - Jan 11, 2026
- “It is my favorite lash primer of any of the ones that I have used. I want to go with this one over any of the other ones”33:53–33:59
- “It's not clumpy. It's less drying than the other ones. It really does give my lashes a huge volumizing effect and I use it every single day”34:01–34:09
- Source: Best makeup under $10 that perform like high-end - Feb 10, 2026
- “It doesn't feel tacky at all really to the touch now”
- “I feel like everything applied really nicely over this. It lacks a little bit of the tack that some other eye primers that I use have, but we'll see how that does for staying power today”25:37–25:43
- Source: Affordable at Ulta: New Essence Makeup GRWM - Jul 7, 2026
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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