essence reviews, photos and discussion - MakeupAlley (2025)

If you're a fan of gel eyeliner and you already have a favourite, you should stick with it. This one from Essence is the newest version of the gel eyeliner pots they've released over the years. I...

5 days ago

If you're a fan of gel eyeliner and you already have a favourite, you should stick with it. This one from Essence is the newest version of the gel eyeliner pots they've released over the years. I...

Hi!Cute packaging.Clear plastic.I already have the highlighter.I thought it will be something similar,but no.It claims that it's a color change lipstick.Nope!It's just a bullet of vasseline...

16 days ago

Hi!Cute packaging.Clear plastic.I already have the highlighter.I thought it will be something similar,but no.It claims that it's a color change lipstick.Nope!It's just a bullet of vasseline...

This formula isn't great because I find it to be quite tough rather than the soft and precise they claim in its name, but the colour Legendary is the best MLBB I've found for myself so far. The...

20 days ago

This formula isn't great because I find it to be quite tough rather than the soft and precise they claim in its name, but the colour Legendary is the best MLBB I've found for myself so far. The...

Small squeeze tube with a slanted tip applicator. It’s inexpensive but also only contains 10ml of product. The formula is not as thick as vaseline but not thin like a gloss either, somewhere in...

a month ago

Small squeeze tube with a slanted tip applicator. It’s inexpensive but also only contains 10ml of product. The formula is not as thick as vaseline but not thin like a gloss either, somewhere in...

A good gel that strengthens eyebrows for a long time

2 months ago

A good gel that strengthens eyebrows for a long time

Tried in extreme black. Good dark color but migrates too quickly

2 months ago

Tried in extreme black. Good dark color but migrates too quickly

Tbh I really like it. Most times I skip concealer and just dab this under eye on top of foundation and it works good enough to brighten. Don’t see this running out anytime soon

2 months ago

Tbh I really like it. Most times I skip concealer and just dab this under eye on top of foundation and it works good enough to brighten. Don’t see this running out anytime soon

I think the princesses have been pushed off their thrones. This mascara gives great length and decent volume but also separates like no other. It has a flexible wand which I normally don’t like...

3 months ago

I think the princesses have been pushed off their thrones. This mascara gives great length and decent volume but also separates like no other. It has a flexible wand which I normally don’t like...

This mascara is very similar to the false lash effect except it gives a little less length, but it does hold a curl better and separates the lashes better. No flaking or smearing. I think this one...

3 months ago

This mascara is very similar to the false lash effect except it gives a little less length, but it does hold a curl better and separates the lashes better. No flaking or smearing. I think this one...

** EDIT: This shade is called Berry Cheeks **Excellent drugstore blush! This is a powder and comes in a big round pot. The shade bought was called ' Berries ' which is a neutral darker rose / plum...

5 months ago

** EDIT: This shade is called Berry Cheeks **Excellent drugstore blush! This is a powder and comes in a big round pot. The shade bought was called ' Berries ' which is a neutral darker rose / plum...