I tried ALL of the NEWEST essence makeup (what’s *truly* worth trying)
Essence$7.99- “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
- “This is a very lightweight, very comfortable product”▶ 1:39
- “It really truly leaves your skin looking nice and glowy”▶ 1:41
- “I don't love it between makeup layers or at the end because it is extremely glowy”▶ 1:51
- “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
- “This one maybe has like more superficial ingredients that give like slip and glow to the skin on the top layer”▶ 2:28
- “I just don't know that long term you're getting a ton of skin care benefits from this product”▶ 2:45
- “In the end, I would most recommend this to those of you that are looking to use it as a prep step if you want that slippery, hydrated, glowy look and feel”▶ 2:59
- “This is very, very strongly scented”▶ 3:10
Essence$5.99- “I really like this product”▶ 3:27
- “I don't think this one is quite as grippy as the Jelly Grip”▶ 3:38
- “It definitely gives again more of that slippery feel and that glowy look to the skin”▶ 3:40
- “A little bit goes a long way”▶ 3:47
- “The first time I used this, I used way too much of it and I looked in the mirror after like four or five hours and my skin looked full-on greasy”▶ 3:49
- “I used a small amount, and honestly, it prepped my skin so well”▶ 4:06
- “If you're layering on a lot of powder, a lot of mattifying products, it does create a little bit more of a natural finish”▶ 4:26
- “I would mostly recommend this to you if you're looking for that hydrated kind of slippery slick feel and again a really beautiful glowy finish”▶ 4:53
- “This one is described as a translucent powder with a soft peach tint”▶ 5:06
- “I wish they did come out with additional shades because I know color correcting powders are very very popular right now”▶ 5:10
- “I don't find that it is a super saturated colorful powder”
- “This actually has some really great ingredients that are meant to be super beneficial for the skin”▶ 5:32
- “When I apply this to my skin, it feels so nice and it looks beautiful”▶ 5:37
- “It truly creates such a smooth, flawless finish”▶ 5:42
- “I've been using this powder non-stop”▶ 5:48
- “It looks gorgeous. Locks my makeup into place well, but it's not overly mattifying”▶ 5:57
- “I definitely get like a nice silky, blurred, smooth finish, but I feel like my skin still looks like skin”▶ 6:01
- “My skin gets oily faster when I use this product compared to something more mattifying”▶ 6:11
- “If you have extremely oily skin and you want a super matte powder, I would maybe stay away from this”▶ 6:20
- “I think it is a gorgeous formula. One of the best powders I've tried in a really long time”▶ 6:30
Essence$8.99Radiant Light Face Paletteshade · 10 Glow Icon- “I definitely think the highlighter and the bronzer are glowier than the blushes”▶ 6:59
- “If I don't want a super intense glowy look, I'll just use the blushes”▶ 7:07
- “It's just a nice customizable palette”▶ 7:15
- “I do prefer this highlighter and this bronzer to Hourglass highlighters and bronzers I've tried”▶ 7:34
- “I think the Hourglass blushes I've tried are maybe a little bit better”▶ 7:38
- “If you're looking for like a sheer kind of soft glowy wash of color, these are a really great alternative”▶ 7:49
- “This entire palette is $11 compared to like one Hourglass product, which is probably close to 50 these days”▶ 7:55
- “Definitely not an identical dupe, but a great alternative”▶ 8:02
Essence$9.99- “I do think the formula is even better than it used to be”▶ 8:34
- “The big con when it comes to this product is that it only comes in one option”▶ 8:36
- “These are not going to work for every skin tone out there”▶ 8:43
- “Honestly, this formula is great. It's very smooth, super silky”▶ 9:21
- “These are very, very warm, as are a lot of bronzers”▶ 9:54
- “I do feel like a lot of these shades pull almost orangey on my skin tone”▶ 9:58
Essence$5.99
Mono Eyeshadow Glittershade · Blushed Stardust- “My favorite out of the three is definitely this one”▶ 10:26
- “If you were only going to pick up one single shadow from their new launch, this is the one to buy”▶ 10:38
- “It is so pretty, so sparkly, so stunning on the eyes”▶ 10:45
- “It gives your eyes like that scattered glitter effect”▶ 10:47
- “I think it's actually better than the Urban Decay Moondust Shadow in Space Cowboy”▶ 10:51
- “Not only is it more affordable, I actually like the texture and the finish of this one even better”▶ 11:05
- “It is a powder shadow, but it has this smooth almost creamy texture to it”▶ 11:11
- “You really don't get any fallout, which is amazing when it comes to a glittery shadow”▶ 11:16
- “It gives your eyes like that wet looking effect, that beautiful sparkle”▶ 11:20
- “Highly recommend this one”▶ 11:34
- no still
Essence$9.95- “These palettes come with three matte shadows and one metallic shadow”▶ 13:22
- “I think they're really, really nice”▶ 13:35
- “I think these are going to be ideal for those of you that don't want to spend a ton of time blending your eyeshadow and for those of you that like more of a buildable formula”▶ 13:47
- “This formula is very powdery, very thin, but you can build it up to get more intense pigment, which is great”▶ 13:58
- “The matte shadows are super smooth, very easy to work with”▶ 14:05
- “The metallic shadows give you like a beautiful sheen to the eyes”▶ 14:09
- “They look great without fading or smudging”
Essence$4.97- “This one I have worn almost every single day since I initially tried it”▶ 14:32
- “It is one of the darkest brown mascaras I've tried, but it's still a brown”▶ 15:02
- “If you're looking for a brown mascara that looks dramatic on the lashes, but still softer than black, this is such a great option”▶ 15:13
- “This formula is so good”▶ 15:37
- “I can build it up at any point in time”▶ 15:45
- “I get a lot of length, a lot of volume, a lot of drama, but it doesn't smudge or flake throughout the day, and then it comes off like a tubing mascara”▶ 15:54
- “It's been my go-to. I feel like it's going to be my go-to all summer long”▶ 16:02
Essence$4.99- “This one actually does a really great job at separating and defining your lashes”▶ 16:11
- “You get a lot of separation and also definition and length”▶ 16:21
- “I wouldn't say it's the most extremely lengthening mascara I've ever tried”▶ 16:24
- “I think it looks really pretty, especially on days where I don't necessarily want or need a ton of drama”▶ 16:39
- “I do think it's great for those of you who might want, you know, length and, like I said, separation and definition without a ton of volume”▶ 16:49
Essence$5.99- “This one is a little softer”▶ 17:13
- “If you've tried the NYX one and you're like, 'That product comes out too quickly. It has too much pigment.' This might actually be a really great alternative because it is much softer on the brows”▶ 17:18
- “You do tend to get more of a natural look”▶ 17:28
- “I haven't had any issues with this running out yet”▶ 17:47
Essence$6.99Glowcerin Glycerin Lip Treatmentshade · Glowman- “I really like it”
- “It's a really nice texture. Definitely very glossy, very smooth on the lips”▶ 18:46
- “In the morning, my lips do feel really smooth”▶ 19:00
- “This one maybe wears off slightly faster”▶ 19:14
- “It's great to use at home”
- “The only thing about this one is you can't twist it down once you twist it up”
- “This one is great for like all points during the day”▶ 19:56
Essence$4.99- “I absolutely love the Super Peptide Glossy Lip Treatments”
- “This is one of my favorite lip balm formulas”
- “It really does feel like a high-end formula”▶ 20:13
- “This one almost feels nicer than the original formula”▶ 20:42
- “This one is extra smooth”▶ 20:54
- “It is like this smooth, nourishing lip balm that feels really silky on the lips”▶ 20:56
- “It lasts pretty well and it definitely works to hydrate your lips well”▶ 21:01
- “Once it wears off, your lips feel and look very, very smooth”▶ 21:05
- “I actually like these better than a lot of high-end alternatives out there”
- “If you haven't tried the holo amazing one, not only do you get cute packaging with a little keychain, the formula is like elevated. It's so so nice”▶ 21:19
Essence$6.99Blur Souffle Matte Lip Creamshade · 04 Main Feed- “These are very silky, super lightweight”▶ 23:47
- “I can't even feel this on my lips”▶ 23:50
- “The actual lip color has not faded”▶ 24:03
- “This does end up staining my lips really well”▶ 24:14
- “Even if it were to fade, I'm kind of left with this color the rest of the day”▶ 24:16
- “These are great if you're someone who wants your lip color in place really well throughout the day”▶ 24:32
- “It's a nice buildable product”▶ 24:38
- “I do think this is one of the best options”
Essence$5.99What the Fake! Plumping Lip Glossshade · Main Squeeze- “These are spicy”
- “If you are sensitive to plumping products, if you don't like that hot spicy tingle, then I would absolutely stay away from these”▶ 25:37
- “They actually use Sichuan pepper in this formula”▶ 25:54
- “I will say these actually work to plump up the lips”▶ 26:14
- “I do think my lips look visibly bigger when I use this product”▶ 26:22
- “The gloss itself is also just so beautiful”
- “It's so shiny, so smooth. It's just really, really pretty”
- “Definitely a fan”
Essence$2.99- “This is going to be for those of you that like a super creamy, very soft, silky formula”▶ 27:16
- “Something that doesn't fully dry down, but maybe feels more comfortable on the lips”▶ 27:24
- “It's very comfortable, very easy to apply”▶ 27:48
- “It's not going to lock your product into place”▶ 27:57
- “This is probably very, very close, if not almost identical, to the E.L.F. Cream Glide Lip Liner”▶ 28:00
Essence$2.99Dulce De Leche Bomb Shiny Lipglossshade · 01 Cream Come True- “This color is so pretty. It's a warm kind of golden caramelly color with some nice shimmer mixed in as well”▶ 29:17
- “It's really, really pretty, especially on top of a nude lip liner”▶ 29:29
- “This one smells really good. It has a sweet dessert-like, you know, caramel fragrance that I just cannot get enough of”▶ 29:31
- “I think this one is my favorite out of all of the ones I've tried”▶ 30:05
- “It's also just a lot of fun for summer”▶ 30:09
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