Product profile

Essence

Cream Eyeshadow

OysterPearl
2Mentions
2Creators
$5.99Price
Typecream eyeshadow
Finishshimmer
Retailersessencemakeup.com, Ulta Beauty
Key ingredientsIsododecane, Isohexadecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Microcrystalline Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Mica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate

Creator evidence

Amanda Z

beauty content creator · 14yr on YouTube

Oyster
tried and true · drugstore · drugstore, dupes
This Essence eyeshadow is really lovely.▶ 9:40–9:47
I really enjoy it because it has more of a cream to powder kind of texture.▶ 9:45–9:54
I actually think it's pretty reminiscent to the strobe highlights from RMS.▶ 9:51–10:01
I think that this is way more of like an RMS strobe lights kind of product. It has that creaminess, but then it sets down like a powder would.▶ 10:07–10:16
Perfect as like a one and done shadow.▶ 10:23–10:30
I will say you need to work in layers with it because it dries down. So, just be a little bit patient with it.▶ 10:26–10:34
Source: Not all cheap makeup is worth it...here's what actually is · May 2026

Andréa Matillano

beauty content creator · 15yr on YouTube

Pearl
holy grail · drugstore
This is just honestly one of the best Essence products.▶ 16:50–16:59
Like one of the best products on the market right now.▶ 16:57–17:04
It's so incredibly easy to work with.
Look how pretty this is.▶ 17:26–17:30
It's like a very soft metallic kind of leaning satin.▶ 17:40–17:46
It gives like a glow to the eyes without being too over the top.▶ 17:46–17:53
It is really creamy.▶ 17:51–17:56
Super easy to apply and kind of blend out, but then once it dries, like it's not going anywhere.▶ 17:51–17:57
Source: Drugstore makeup under $10 that is so good · May 2026