Essence Eye Shadows - Review, Photos & Swatches

Essence Eye Shadows($1.99) come with a variety of finishes, textures and in some cool, fun colors. The matte finishes go on a little sheer, the shimmery(metallic) and holographic ones pack a little more pigment. The eye shadows come with a cute design and also have a soft, blendable texture. The packaging feels a little too flimsy and tends to break easily.

Ultra Violet

Mystic Purple

Knock Out

Blue Mission

                                                                               Back to Khaki


                                                                                It's Up To You

With the metallic finishes, I like to use a fluffy brush for a nice wash of color. The shimmer isn't chunky and blends quite well too. The matte finishes need quite a bit of layering for the color to show up. Over a good eye shadow base, they stay on for about 5-6 hours before creasing. Without a base, they tend to have very poor staying power and crease a lot, especially the shimmery ones. There's very little fall out from these eye shadows. The matte ones have little to no fall out and the metallic ones have just a tad more. Mystic Purple is a holographic finish but sadly, I see more of shimmer here than a holo effect. That being said, the shades are certainly nice to have and play around with. The price makes it a fantastic pick especially, if you are someone just starting out with makeup. "Back To Khaki" is my favourite among these shadows and a great color to be used all over the lid.

L-R : Mystic Purple, Back to Khaki, Blue Mission

L-R : It's Up To You, Knock Out, Ultra Violet

Overall, if you are looking for a basic eye shadow with decent pigmentation and a nice range of colors to choose from, these are worth a shot. The may not be the most long lasting shadows but, with a good primer underneath, they wear well and do the job without breaking the bank.

What are your thoughts on these Essence Eye Shadows?

Available at Ulta, HEB & Fred Meyer stores and online at Ulta.com.

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