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Budget Glow: My Go-To Essence Essentials ✨
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items These Essence picks are honestly my go-to when I want that effortless, glowy look without spending a lot. Every product feels lightweight, blends beautifully, and gives that natural ‘I woke up like this’ kind of finish.
Sections
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Base & Oil Control ✨
Lashes & Brows ✨
Color & Glow ✨
Lips & Finishing Touches ✨
Base & Oil Control ✨
I spray this on, and my makeup does NOT move! It's lightweight and creates a flexible barrier that keeps my base fresh for an entire 18-hour day.
Essence - Fix & Last 18H Long-Lasting Make-Up Fixing Spray
This primer is lightweight and gives a subtle luminosity that looks healthy, not greasy.
Essence - Hello, Good Stuff! Glow Serum Primer
This finely milled powder is my secret weapon for setting under my eyes! The subtle yellow tint totally brightens dark circles without creasing.
Essence - Brighten Up! Banana Powder
This is non-negotiable for oily skin! It locks everything down and instantly kills shine without ever looking cakey or chalky. It's an absolute powerhouse!
Essence - All About Matt! Fixing Compact Powder
Lashes & Brows ✨
This is the most famous Essence product for a reason! It gives me the most incredible false-lash look, adding crazy length and volume without clumping.
Essence - Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
This is a total dupe for high-end brow gels! It tints, fills sparse areas, and sets my brows perfectly, giving me a full, natural look that stays put.
Essence - Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara
When I want BIG, bold, in-your-face lashes, this is my choice! It has a giant brush that packs on the volume for a very dramatic look.
Essence - I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
I actually use these on my eyes too! The formula is so creamy and long-lasting—it glides on beautifully and doesn't drag or skip.
Essence - Soft & Precise Lip Pencil
Color & Glow ✨
This gives the most beautiful, subtle, lit-from-within sheen! It doesn't have chunky glitter, so it looks super natural and doesn't emphasize my skin texture.
Essence - Pure Nude Highlighter
These blushes are so pigmented, you only need a tiny tap! They blend out beautifully on top of my base
Essence - Baby Got Blush Liquid Blush
I use this on the high points of my face before powder! It gives a soft, diffused highlight that looks incredibly flattering and dewy, not greasy.
Essence - Baby Got Glow Liquid Highlighter
Lips & Finishing Touches ✨
This is pure glass-shine without the sticky mess! The formula is so comfortable, and they have a million shades—I own the clear one for stacking!
Essence - Extreme Shine Volume Lipgloss
This feels so luxurious! It's nourishing, hydrating, and leaves my lips feeling instantly softer and smoother with a beautiful, non-sticky sheen.
Essence - Hydra Kiss Lip Oil
These smell amazing and add the prettiest, sheer wash of color! They are perfect for when I want moisture and just a hint of fun tint on the go
Essence - Juicy Bomb Glossy Butter Balm
If I need my lipstick to stay perfect, this is what I reach for! It creates a strong line, fills in smoothly, and is comfortable enough to wear all day.
Essence - 8H Matte Comfort Lipliner