- “The spray is like finer. I like how the other one feels more”24:01–24:12
- “I can feel it mattifying. And you can like literally see there's not a lick of dew on my face”24:33–24:40
- Source: Full face of Essence Cosmetics - Feb 7, 2026
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Fix & Last Instant Matte Make-Up Fixing Spray"The spray is like finer. I like how the other one feels more."$4.99
Fix & Last 18H Long-Lasting Make-Up Fixing Spray"For setting spray, we're back at Essence. These fix and last setting sprays, $4.99"$4.99
Jelly Grip Refreshing Aloe Spray"I want to use the dewy one. It's speaking to me."$5.99
Glow Like Honey Serum Spray"This is basically a biphasic serum mist."$7.99
Bouncy Plump Hydrating Dewy Spray"It doesn't really do anything for the longevity of my makeup, but it just gives me a little boost to the skin."$5.97Browse more
- “At the moment I feel like this is a completely useless thing”1:49–1:54
- Source: Makeup products I finished and hit pan on as a small beauty influencer - Apr 9, 2026
- “For setting spray, we're back at Essence. These fix and last setting sprays, $4.99”
- “Honestly, all of them so good”
- “I feel like it makes your skin look just like really hydrated and it also helps melt all that makeup”0:01–0:03
- Source: Full face of drugstore products under $10 - Mar 24, 2026
- “Oh, it feels nice. It's like cooling”18:50–18:53
- Source: Full face of Essence Cosmetics - Feb 7, 2026
Variant: Dewy
- “I want to use the dewy one. It's speaking to me”31:48–31:53
- Source: Best new drugstore makeup finds 2026 - Jan 11, 2026
- “I think this is supposed to be a dupe for the Milk Makeup one”13:42–13:45
- “To be honest, I don't really love Essence setting sprays”13:45–13:48
- “I think initially they feel really nice, but there are better drugstore setting sprays in my opinion that I've tried that actually are going to give you more mattifying, maybe more glow or just more hold throughout the day with your makeup”13:47–13:51
- “But this definitely refreshes the skin”14:03–14:07
- “But I do think there's better options”14:05–14:08
- “Essence doesn't have my favorite setting sprays, and I know they're really affordable”15:59–16:03
- “I think this is $6 or $7, but I would use that towards a better formula where it's actually going to make a difference in your makeup routine”16:02–16:08
- Source: Full face of Essence makeup under $10 - Mar 28, 2026
- “This is basically a biphasic serum mist”
- “It's meant to refresh the skin, hydrate the skin, deliver like a nice glowy radiance”1:07–1:14
- “This is a very lightweight, very comfortable product”1:39–1:43
- “It really truly leaves your skin looking nice and glowy”1:41–1:48
- “I don't love it between makeup layers or at the end because it is extremely glowy”1:51–1:56
- “It seems like the Dolba First Spray Serum has many more beneficial ingredients for your skin that kind of deeply hydrate and nourish the skin”2:19–2:23
- “This one maybe has like more superficial ingredients that give like slip and glow to the skin on the top layer”2:28–2:32
- “I just don't know that long term you're getting a ton of skin care benefits from this product”2:45–2:50
- Source: I tried all of the newest essence makeup (what's truly worth trying) - Jun 11, 2026
- “This has definitely been one of my favorites”1:46–1:48
- “It's a great option if you like to kick off your makeup routine with a really nice refreshing prep step”1:48–1:51
- “It does a really great job hydrating the skin, giving you like a really beautiful natural glow”2:04–2:06
- “Great if you have dry skin or you just love like a hydrated, glowy base”2:11–2:13
- “It does have a honey scent that's pretty strong and noticeable”2:13–2:17
- Source: Drugstore makeup outperforms high end - Jun 1, 2026
- “It doesn't really do anything for the longevity of my makeup, but it just gives me a little boost to the skin”33:59–34:03
- “It feels very refreshing, and it smells very refreshing”34:20–34:25
- “I don't think it's going to do anything for the longevity of your makeup. But, it's really nice just for a little refresh”34:34–34:37
- Source: Full face of new Essence makeup: hits, misses & absolute gems - Mar 23, 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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