When I had a look through my makeup collection, trying to gather some inspiration for a post I found my Essence lipsticks that I really need to wear more. They’re affordable, but work extremely well!
I have lipsticks from the Sheer & Shine and Long Lasting range. The packaging differs slightly between the ranges, but all of the lipsticks have an ‘e’ engraved into them. Want to hear the best part? The most expensive lipstick in this post costs £2.30!
That was my Essence Lipstick Collection and Swatches.
Sheer & Shine
The lipsticks in this range cost £2, and the formula is exactly what the name would suggest. If you like matte lipsticks then this is not the range for you, this is more of a tinted lip balm. They do start out with hardly any pigment, but after a couple of swipes they build up.
02 Cute Nude
This is a peachy nude with a tiny bit of shimmer. I included this lipstick in my Spring lipstick picks, as this colour is perfect for that season.
12 Candy Love
As you’ll be able to see from the swatches this colour is extremely similar to Cute Nude, as they practically look the same. Candy Love is a pale medium pink.
09 I Feel Pretty
Out of my collection this is the colour that is most unlike the others. This is definitely a lipstick that is perfect for Autumn, and I included this in last years blogmas post on red lipsticks. This is a berry colour with plum undertones.
11 All About Cupcake
I think I have a habit of picking similar coloured lipsticks, because this is in the same area as Cute Nude and Candy Love, but this one is a pale coral. I’d say this one is especially sheer, and is perfect for Summer when you want something light.
Left to Right: Cute Nude, Candy Love, I Feel Pretty and All About Cupcake
Long Lasting
These lipsticks are definitely more of a satin finish, so it isn’t as long-lasting as a matte formula would be, but the satin finish makes it a lot more comfortable to wear. I found this lipstick to be hydrating and pigmented. This range costs £2.30
06 Barely There
This is my favourite from my collection, as I love the ‘My Lips, but Better’ Lipstick which this lipstick is. Barely there is a perfect colour for everyday use, as it’s a nude with mauve tones to it.
That is my Essence lipstick collection! Overall Essence lipsticks are definitely worth it, if you don’t mind reapplying throughout the day. You really can’t grumble when the price is so low! I found Essence makeup in Wilko’s, as it’s not in Superdrug or Boots.
That was my Essence Lipstick Collection and Swatches.
Have you tried an Essence lipstick?
Thank you for reading!
I only own one essence lipstick, but I love it. Essence is so affordable and the lipstick are of good quality.
This post has reminded me to pick some more of them up.
Thanks for the great post once again, I really enjoy reading your blog.
Sadie xoxo
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They have some really great ones! I totally agree with you, and I’m glad this post reminded you haha! Thank you so much, that means a lot xx
Uh oh, this is not good! I’ve literally just finished decluttering my lipstick collections and then I see your post…! Cute Nude is definitely right up my street and so cheap too!
haha sorry about that! Essence has some great affordable lipsticks xx
I really like Barely There! I would love to try these x
Barely There is such a pretty colour!xx
I just saw these in a store a few days ago but wasn’t sure if I should pick them up or not. These look amazing, especially 09, thats def a me shade 🙂 xx Brynn
They are great if you want something a bit lighter! 09 is such a gorgeous colour xx
I have a lipstick from Essence and I love it. They are so good and so cheap which is good for everyday lipsticks to apply all the time to save buying expensive lipsticks all the time!
Totally agree with you these, are great everyday lipsticks and won’t break the bank xx
These sound really lovely and like they are great value for money, I love the look of the shade Feel Pretty.
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They really are! I Feel Pretty is such a pretty colour xx
I really like Barely There, it’s a shade I would wear.
Kayla
Barely There is such a gorgeous colour xx
My favourites colors are “Candy Love” “I Feel Pretty” and “Barely There” they are so cute 🙂
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Those three colours are really pretty!xx
You have some really pretty shades, I also have quite a few lipsticks from Essence and enjoy them.
Candice
I’m glad you like Essence too!xx
The last lipstick is super pretty! I had the same and I’m so sad now that I can’t find it anymore!
Aw no! I hope you find it!xx
I saw these in the department store just a few days ago, but I didn’t try the, The shades looks really cute 🙂
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These are a really great affordable option, and they have some great shades xx
I’ve never bought any Essence lipstick but I think I need to try them because I really like the ones you show! Those colors are perfect xxx
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They are a great affordable option if you like something a little lighter! They have some really great colours xx
I don’t know why but I’ve never thought of buying a lipstick from Essence but I definitely am going to now after reading this post! They all look so lovely but ‘barely there’ has to be my favourite! Essence is such an affordable brand! I love your blog Hannah!
Vicky xx
If you like something lighter then you’ll love these! Barely There is such a gorgeous shade. They really are! Thank you so much, I appreciate it!xx
I have heard a lot about the Essence lipsticks, Barely There looks like a shade right up my street!
Barely There is such a gorgeous colour xx
I never tried nothing from essence but Candy Love is super cute!
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They have some really great products xx
I love Essence lipsticks too because they are so affordable! 🙂
Angelie
Such good value for money xx
essence has been around for ages where i live but i never use their products at all. might have to check them out.
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They have some really great ones and they’re so affordable too xx
Thanks for the review Hannah! I think these look absolutely lovely, plus for the price – you can’t really beat them. Need to get a few colours too now xx
Naya
No problem, thank you for reading! You really can’t , and they have some really great choices too xx
I love the Essence Long Lasting lipsticks. The nudes are amazing! I did not expect much when I bought them, but now they`re some of my favourite drugstore products.
Georgiana / Beauty Nerd
It seems like they have some really great shades! I’m glad that you love them too xx
I love these colours. Especially the darker shade at the end of the post! I work in Wilkos and a lot of people are always buying these lipsticks, they are very popular!
The last one is one of my personal favourites, it’s such a gorgeous nude! Really, I guess it’s not surprising when the price is so good xx
I need to get my hands on barely there! I normally get them from Wilko too, but my local superdrug has a counter too. The liquid lipsticks are almost always sold out though x
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It’s so good if Superdrug are starting to stock them too! I’ve not managed to get a liquid lipstick either xx
Essence is so affordable and I really love these shades and colours of the lipsticks. Have not used mine in a while. <3 /Madison
They really are! They do have some really pretty colours, and I hope you manage to get some more use out of yours xx
I cannot believe that the most expensive lipstick that you own from them is only £2.30, that’s crazy cheap! I feel like reapplying throughout the day is something you kind of have to do with most lipsticks anyway so it doesn’t bother me too much. Cute nude is sooo pretty
I know! They’re so good too, so it’s the best of both worlds really! That’s true, and it really is xx
I love lipsticks like this as when they start to wear off throughout the day it’s a lot less noticeable so you don’t have to worry about constant re-applying like you do with super matte/block coloured ones! My favourites would have to be “I feel pretty” and “barely there” they look gorgeous!
Alice Xx
That’s true, these do fade really nicely, so there’s nothing to worry about! Those two shades are really gorgeous xx
Their longlasting lipsticks are some of my favourites. If you want to try out more, I would definitely recommend the one called “Time for a Toffee Break” or something along those lines. It’s a perfect your lips but better colour xx Nikita
Thank you for the recommendation, I’ll definitely check that colour out xx
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Thank you xx
The texture seems great. I love the colors you pick. I haven’t tried this lipstick, will try it thanks to your review.
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These are great if you prefer something lighter! I’m glad it has helped you xx
I can’t believe how cheap these lippies are! I really like the finish that they have and I Feel Pretty is by far my fave shade.. all look perfect for summer! xx
Ronnie
They are really affordable! I Feel Pretty is such a pretty colour and they really are!xx
I have never actually tried essence for lipsticks before but these look amazing! Your blog is really lovely here, I loved having a read through it.. well done you! x
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They’re great, especially for the price! Thank you so much, that means a lot xx
I’ve only tried one Essence product before – a blush, which I got along really well with. The Long Lasting lipsticks look right up my street, especially that gorgeous shade. Thanks for sharing!
Alice x
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Essence have some really great products and they’re all really affordable which is great! No problem xx
I remember my Essence lipsticks, I used to love them so much! I found them great to start out with lipstick. I wasn’t much of a lipstick wearer so I would always get these Essence ones to try out a particular shade. I don’t really onw one anymore and I’ve moved on to better and more high-end lipsticks, but these lipsticks were the perfect ones for transisioning into a lipstick-hoarder!
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I definitely think these are perfect for beginners, as they’re so affordable, but work really well!xx
essence is such a great affordable brand, haven’t tried their lipsticks out yet though!
It really is! They have so many great products, and the lipsticks are really great for the price xx
the more i buy make up the more i find myself liking essence products.
i have never tried foundations or concealers…and i think i will not try these products even in the future. i am so picky on what i use as a base.
but i really love lipsticks and mascara by essence. They’re affordable and they do a pretty good job!! yes, i need to fix my lips sometimes during the day, but i don’t mind that. the price is good for the quality of the product.
day by day i bought all the shades of the long lasting collection, but i’ve never tryied the the sheer & shine collection. and i really like the shades you have. so i took a note of the numbers and i will soon look for them in the stores!!
your blog is so nice!! i will come back in the future to read more about you.
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I’ve not tried foundation or concealers from Essence either. The lipsticks are really great and they have so many pretty colours to pick from. You have all of the long lasting range, that is such an amazing collection! The sheer and shine are great for hot days when you want something light, but I guess you could layer them over lipsticks too. Thank you so much! I’ll be sure to check out your blog xx
I love the Essence Lipsticks, they’re so lovely and so affordable xo
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