The Slim Stick Lipstick
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Essence The Slim Stick Lipstick is a $5 matte lipstick with a lightweight, smooth, powdery finish that doesn't accentuate lip lines. Andréa Matillano notes it has a gorgeous matte finish but is not as long-lasting as Milani, while TheGarsowTwins appreciate the comfortable, non-drying formula and easy reapplication. It is not transfer-proof, so expect to reapply, but the affordable price and comfortable wear make it a great everyday option.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
Variant: Chocoholic
- “This was absolutely the lipstick I wore 90% of my days”19:01–19:06
- “It's the prettiest like chocolate brown nude shade”19:06–19:12
- “This formula is also spectacular”19:12–19:15
- “It goes on so it just glides”19:19–19:23
- “It's super super comfortable”
- “It doesn't accentuate lip lines like a lot of matte lipsticks or even some satin lipsticks”19:32–19:39
- “It's a very lightweight formula and I think it's $5. So, go get this. It's amazing”19:39–19:45
- Source: Best of Beauty 2025: Favorite Makeup and Fragrance - Jan 4, 2026
Variant: 102 (over the Nude)
- “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
- “This is only five bucks”43:41–43:44
- “I like some Essence products”43:48–43:50
- “I love a good drugstore find”43:50–43:52
- Source: Allure Best of Beauty according to me - Oct 11, 2025
Variant: Over The Nude
- “It's a light pinky nude”13:00–13:03
- “I like this packaging, too”
- “Even the lipstick is very comfortable and creamy”13:17–13:21
- Source: Full face of Essence makeup under $10 - Mar 28, 2026
- “These are incredibly affordable”41:07–41:10
- “They have a gorgeous matte finish, but they are not as long-lasting as Milani”41:12–41:18
- “They're so lightweight on the lips, just very smooth, like a true comfort matte finish”41:27–41:31
- Source: Best drugstore makeup products in every category - Apr 22, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.5 / 5 from 5 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Features
- Easy to use (3) · Non-drying (2) · Lightweight (2)
- Value
- Value for money (3)
- ⚠ transfers / smudges (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- lipstick
- Finish
- matte
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Oil, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E
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