Best and Worst Essence Products

Essence is one of, if not the least expensive brand available on the market. Most products range from about $1 to $5. There are some amazing gems hidden in this brand, and there are some duds as well. The packaging may be cheap, but some of the products are just as good as some high end products. Essence is available at Ulta and essence.com

Essence Products

BEST:

Essence Silky Touch Blush

• $2.99
• Has incredible pigmentation
• Good lasting power
• Isn't blotchy or streaky
• Limited color range

Rating: 5/5

Essence Lash & Brow Gel Mascara

• $2.99
• Great brow gel 
• Doesn't lose it's power over the day
• Plenty of product, will last a long time

Rating: 5/5

Essence Lipstick

• $2.99
• Has creamy texture
• Lasts about 3 to 4 hours on the lips
• Doesn't make the lips look dry
• Most colors have glitter

Rating: 4/5



*Discontinued
Essence Stay All Day Long Lasting Eyeshadow

• $2.99
• Creamy texture
• Doesn't crease
• Can be patchy 

Rating: 3.5/5



WORST: 

Essence All About Matt! Fixing Compact Powder

• $3.99
• Caused an breakout of acne on my face
• Product cracked in the pan after a few uses
• Does have a mattifying affect on the skin

Rating: 3/5

Essence Lip Liner

• $1.49
• Smells horrible!
• Color bled outside the lip line
• Smooth texture

Rating: 2/5