- “I would categorize this as having medium to full pigmentation”27:21–27:26
- “I felt like even though it was more of a serum texture, it was very opaque on the lips”27:24–27:30
- “It also has a very nice everyday finish”27:28–27:35
- “It gives good hydration on the lips”
- “I could wear this by itself. I could wear it with a lip liner”27:38–27:41
- “This one oxidizes unfortunately”
- “On that first application, I did notice that this went slightly into the lip lines of the center of my bottom lip”28:09–28:13
- “I kind of smooshed my lips together and blend it out with my fingers. It goes away pretty easily”28:30–28:36
- Source: I tried every new lip stain and found the best one - May 8, 2026
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- “Has a weird taste. Not into that taste. It's also too dark for me. It's just like washing me out”22:25–22:28
- “That tint is just not doing it for me right now”23:28–23:33
- Source: Affordable drugstore makeup under $15 - Jun 3, 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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