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@thegarsowtwins reviewing Essence Slim Stick Lipstick at 04:23 in a YouTube Shorts videoThe Slim Stick Lipstick"I don't know how they're only $5."$4.99makeupbynikkilarose mentioning Essence Makeup Slim Stick Matte Lipstick at 43:48 in their YouTube videoThe Slim Stick"This is only five bucks."$4.99@andreamatillano reviewing Essence Blur Soufflé Matte Lip Cream at 23:50 in a YouTube Shorts videoBlur Souffle Matte Lip Cream"These are very silky, super lightweight."$6.99@laura88lee reviewing Essence This Is Nude Lipstick at 00:46 in a YouTube Shorts videoThis Is Nude Lipstick"The gag is the packaging is actually the same, too."$3.99

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The Slim Stick Lipstick
4.9Variant: 102 (over the Nude)The Slim Stick Lipstick
  • “I don't know how they're only $5”4:21–4:27
  • “It is such a thin powder matte, but it's not super dry”4:23–4:29
  • “It's also not transferproof, so you know, everyone has their own preferences. I prefer a matte lipstick that is a little bit more like emollient and less drying and I don't mind having to reapply it”4:29–4:33
  • “I really when I look for a matte lipstick, I just want something that's not going to accentuate my lip lines at like this age. And I feel like this checks all my boxes”4:39–4:45
  • “It's super lightweight. It has that like powdery finish, but it's like a it's not super matte”4:50–4:54
  • “I think it's a true beige nude”4:58–5:04
  • “It goes with every lip liner. It's so easy to reapply”5:13–5:17
  • “It's $5. You can't go wrong”
  • Source: Current beauty favorites for April and May 2026 - Jun 11, 2026
TheGarsowTwinsTheGarsowTwins15K subscribers
4.9Variant: ChocoholicThe Slim Stick Lipstick
TheGarsowTwinsTheGarsowTwins15K subscribers
The Slim Stick
Blur Souffle Matte Lip Cream
4.5Variant: 04 Main FeedBlur Souffle Matte Lip Cream
Andréa MatillanoAndréa Matillano362K subscribers
This Is Nude Lipstick
4.8This Is Nude Lipstick
  • “The gag is the packaging is actually the same, too”
  • “Both products, you just crank it and it pops out of the top”
  • “Both very thick because they're both meant to condition your lips”
  • “The texture is the exact same”1:06–1:09
  • “I cannot believe they made a dupe of this, but it is identical”0:46–0:50
Laura LeeLaura Lee4.6M 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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