BEST & WORST ESSENCE MAKEUP! WHAT TO BUY & WHAT TO AVOID

[@idalarsson4729]

I really like a lot of products from Essence BUT my problem with the brand is their colour range or should I say lack of. It amazes me that in 2023 they still haven’t improved after so much complaint from their customers. Another problem I have, and this is not the brand’s fault, is that here in Sweden we can’t buy the whole range. So if there’s a product that comes in a shade/colour that shows up on me, it’s not available here. All and all I really like the brand, and I’m definitely going to buy the two primers you recommended. Thanks for a great video! 💕

[@chrissymoss514]

We don't get the full collection of Essence products in the UK either. It's super annoying 😒

[@AndreaMatillano]

Yes I definitely agree! I saw some responses from the brand that they promised to do better after their most recent foundation/concealer launch. We’ll see if that’s the case but I was surprised to see a lack of range since their Pretty Natural foundation had a significantly better range than previous launches.

[@MrsDaedalus_]

What I find annoying is that they only sell the other foundation shades and other products online. Some of them aren't even available anymore. Those six pan eyeshadow palettes are not available in Austria and Germany anymore, and I don't get it. 🤦‍♀️

[@sererev]

I don't think they stock their full collection anywhere, it's a strategy to limit the space they need to take up (and thus pay for) in stores. But I agree, it's really annoying having to guess your shade online!

[@charlottelast2278]

The essence lash princess mascara is such a gem…true holy grail status 🙌✨

[@AndreaMatillano]

Yes! After all these years they still remain some of my favorites. 😍🙌

[@kristyyy_3]

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[@madamedex5989]

I wouldn't recommend it for people with oily skin. I've never had a mascara transfer and smudge so badly in my life!

[@zeroheroes4081]

​@madamedex5989 I have dry skin and the mascara was horrible for me too. I've also never experienced such a smudgy mascara before

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Thanks Andrea! I’m 71 yrs old not your typical viewer but I’d love if you could do a video of Catrice products! For me their face and eye products are wonderful but their mascaras are not good at all. I’d love your thoughts and I love your channel by the way! All your recommendations that I’ve tried are spot on! Tysm, honey, such a joy to watch your videos!🥰🙏🏻

[@Preppy_17002]

Your 71 hope your doing good

[@NadiaLevy-sc1ix]

Wow ❤this is so lovely to hear.I work for the brand and your love of the brand is wonderful

[@cathygiuliana9089]

@@Preppy_17002 not so well Preppy, I lost my youngest son suddenly on November 11, 2023. Any happy events, or thoughts are over shadowed by profound sadness! I miss my boy more than life. I live for us to be together again! If you have children, hold them close and tell them each day how much you love love them. Even if they’re far from you, make the effort! You will never regret it! 😞💔

[@cathygiuliana9089]

@@NadiaLevy-sc1ix i must have wrote this comment a short time bef

[@cathygiuliana9089]

@@NadiaLevy-sc1ix Nadia dear, sorry! My son’s kitty just jumped on my iPad screen! She misses him so. They are so intuitive! I was just starting to tell you that I wrote the above comment before I lost my youngest son last November. I really haven’t bought a lot of anything since I lost him! So glad to hear that you work for Catrice! What an amazing brand. I tell all my friends and family about your concealers, which are, imho, better than some of the high end brands! I tested your under eye brightener next to the Becca/Smashbox under eye brightener and I liked the Catrice one much better because it lasted longer, never settled into line and wrinkles at a fraction of the cost. Your foundations are beautiful! Your powder blushes are amazing. They blend out beautifully by themselves or over cream/liquid blushes. You can layer them where they go from a pretty flush of color to a vibrant hue. The only thing I wasn’t excited for were the mascaras. But I haven’t tried them in years, almost 10, when I purchased them in Rite Aid. Thank you for letting me share my memories of happier times. My son knew how passionate I was about makeup and skincare and would buy me subscription boxes all the time. Enjoy the rest of your summer, your reply made this old lady smile! Thank you so much and bless you!🙏🏻🥰💄🪽

[@kimberleykindall3133]

I love the format of reviewing best and worst of all the categories of one brand. This makes it easier to remember. I love your videos btw! Always excited to get a notification that you posted a new video! 🥰💄

[@AndreaMatillano]

That means so much to me! Thank you for your kind words! 🥰

[@queenofme5365]

I have Extreme Shine lipgloss for one year now and THERE IS STILL MORE! Other than it has a lot of product, it gives pretty good plump and shine and juicy effect to ur lips but it also lasts long! Amazing video and i apsolutly love it❤

[@chrissymoss514]

This is an awesome vid. I lose track of what's "worth buying" in ALL brands, so this is greatly appreciated 😊 Just having a vid, dedicated to one brand, makes things so much easier - thank yooooooooooo!! Ok, I'm off to checkout Essence UK, we don't get all of their products (which is so disappointing), but I'm crossing my fingers that they have their newest blushers 🤞🤞🤞 Oh yes, your hair looks awesome, I love how you've styled the front 😍😍😍 Love ya, 💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜

[@AndreaMatillano]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! 🥰💕

[@ediedodson6902]

Great video, I absolutely love Essence Cosmetics. It's my go to. I am also loving Catrice. I would love for you to do a video like this for Catrice Cosmetics too. 😊

[@AndreaMatillano]

Thank you for watching! I would love to film one on Catrice!

[@louisesharpy]

I love that you have us the good and bad. Really great

[@pandan8317]

That length of your hair is everything. So beautiful!

[@AndreaMatillano]

That’s so kind of you! Thank you! 🥰

[@dustbloom_lady]

My fav product grom essence is hello good face mist 3in1 hydrate, fix and refresh with wattermelon extract :)

[@pamalama2009]

Hi Andrea, great video! New, very happy follower. For a drugstore brand, could you look at Neutrogena? I'm 50, but I was a huge fan in the 90's and then moved on to department store brands. In the current economy any additional drugstore brands would be appreciated. I've also liked quite a few of the Believe Beauty brands products at Dollar General. Not that you asked for other ideas, but :) now that we're in July could you suggest some humidity proof make-up? I'm in Florida and there is no escaping it. Finally, again, I'm old, you've mentioned your family and friends you gift makeup to, any chance we could get some recommendations for mature skin? And a guest mature make-up session would be awesome. Thank you again, you have really provided me some wonderful entertainment and relief over the past several months. I appreciate your clarity, vulnerability, and honesty.

[@shellteresa778]

My favorite essence products are the lash princess(mint green) , hello good stuff watermelon primer(I like it better then glow recipe), & baked blushes. Essence eyeshadows are a hit or miss. I’ve tried some palettes that were so amazing while others were so awful.

[@jackiesparrow6974]

Yay! A video from Andrea for my birthday! I love this series! Now on to the video to get some good recommendations! Thank you Andrea! ❤

[@AndreaMatillano]

Ahhh happy birthday! 🎉💗🥰 I hope you are having the most amazing day!

[@jackiesparrow6974]

Thank you! 😊❤

[@ArtisticButterfly93]

Uuuh, I'd love to see Catrice, too. Or other affordable brands in general

[@AndreaMatillano]

I will definitely film one on Catrice! 💗

[@revolcisum33]

Id love a Maybelline video! Im getting into the brand again so Id love a video that has your picks & fails

[@mandijones4995]

GREAT VIDEO! I'm so glad you did this video on Essence. I have a couple of items from Essence but I was curious about their other products. I just bought the new blush, but I haven't tried it yet. The one item I can't get enough of is The Blush "Bespoke". I've never really gotten into bronzers. When I started using this blush, I realized that it was the perfect color to go up higher to my temples. It's kind of like a blush/bronzer. It does last a decent amount of time but I've tried to find this color and finish in a longer wearing product and I can't find it. This is my most favorite blush I've ever worn. I probably discovered it from your channel. Thank you so much for mentioning scents and taste. It matters so much to me. Cosmetic fragrances cause me to have horrible headaches. Thank you again. Have a wonderful week.

[@cayladeanne]

Great video Andrea ❤ I was waiting for this video since you announced it! Essence is my 2nd favorite affordable makeup brand!

[@AndreaMatillano]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! 🥰 which one is your favorite brand?

[@cayladeanne]

@@AndreaMatillano My favorite brand is Maybelline for sure

[@mom57-54]

I love the nude blush and the lash princess mascara’s. So affordable!!!

[@scg9895]

I just got the welcome to Marrakesh eyeshadow pallete and it is SO GOOD.

[@northernrokz79]

Thank you Andrea for the best Essence video ever! You are so thorough and sincere. I love this. Hugs❤❤❤

[@AndreaMatillano]

You’re the sweetest! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@cristinamarcu553]

i love videos like that, with best and worst. i would like to see one from catrice too, sheglam..

[@cindywharton5558]

There are quite a few essence products that we don't get in the uk. We don't have the powder foundation or the baked blushes and we've never had the pure nude highlighter. I would love to try them.

[@mikageek2299]

I need that pure nude highlighter! So bummed we can't get that here in Europe I keep trying to find a natural looking highlighter like that one but they are all glittery :/

[@katiew6908]

I got all of the baked blushes from Parfum Dreams

[@cindywharton5558]

Thanks Katie I'll have a look

[@janicecrosby1986]

Another great video on a brand that delivers amazing quality. Thanks so much for all you do! Hope you and the fam are well! Ps. About to hit in the 110s with heat index here in Alabama tomorrow. And it's not even August! Will have to use my make it Matt powder.

[@notimportant123]

I returned the Kissed by the Light cheeks. They felt very thick and chalky. I love the powder blushes (btw only 1/4 is shimmery) and waiting for my baked blush to arrive!

[@kathleenmoortel5449]

You look so pretty as always. Do you prefer the Essence baked blushes over the Milani baked blushes? How do they compare?

[@AndreaMatillano]

Thank you for your kind comment! I would say I've actually been reaching for essence over Milani lately. I think Milani tend to be more pigmented and essence are a little bit softer on the cheeks.

[@Vielemensch]

i have such oily skin, that the all about matt powder keeps my skin matte for maybe three hours, but I still love it!!

[@lngislgirl]

Great video! I might have to check into the lip stain. I struggle finding lip products that look good on me as I'm getting older.

[@dmreddragon6]

They actually have another one as well. The difference is the other one is "color changing" and reacts to one's ph. I haven't tried it yet, but it is in my cart.

[@kaivickers166]

Really good content, as usual. You look beautiful, motherhood clearly agrees with you.

[@AndreaMatillano]

That's so sweet of you! Thank you for your kind words!

[@laura10777]

Have you seen the new Essence Hugs and Teddies Eye and Face palette at Ulta? It looks fun for travel! I’m also interested in the new Peachy Blossom Blush & Highlighter Palette at Ulta.

[@MLLL1234]

I love Essence products... bought some items based on your recommendations...love the video!!!!

[@olgakari660]

My gems🎉 from essence are the blushes from Lion King collection, the best blushes essence has ever done! They do make very nice limited collections, quality smtimes much better then permanent ones. Oh, and also Choose your Glow highlighters palette is AMAZING❤

[@AndreaMatillano]

Thank you for sharing! That’s really good to know because sometimes I skip over the limited edition products!

[@olgakari660]

@@AndreaMatillano dear Andrea, I'm looking forward for your best&worst of Catrice♥️♥️♥️

[@NormaRodriguez-ed8bk]

Yay I am so glad I am watching because you are my girl when it comes to essence😊 I am looking for a good powder foundation Andrea can you recommend a good foundation. Thanks

[@golfchicknyc1]

I second the lash primer! Also tried their tubing mascara bye bye panda eyes and it’s a new favorite

[@AndreaMatillano]

I’ll have to check that one out! Thank you for sharing!

[@scottycaplan8122]

I am so mad at Essence for not selling their powder foundation in France !!!!

[@AndreaMatillano]

I hope they will start selling it in France! It really is such a gorgeous formula!

[@sophie3062]

In my country, Germany, where the brand is from, almost everything is under 5 Dollar/Euro even. Its literally the cheapest you can find

[@mistichristensen7088]

I love so many Essence products. 💛🌻

[@NatalieYTFoster]

I love the pretty natural foundation but I am reaching more for powder foundation at moment. I love the elf camo so need to give this essence powder foundation a go.

[@AndreaMatillano]

Yes! The Camo powder foundation is so good too!

[@dmreddragon6]

Yes they still make the Pretty Natural liquid foundation, and it is still $7. It has been my foundation for 5 yrs now. I feel like everyone looks for certain things in their foundation, and we're not all the same. Something this foundation gives me that is hard to find is that it doesn't oxidize (or very little). Also it has great staying power- even w/o a primer.

[@tanyas6643]

If you have oily lids, the Prime Like A Boss eyeshadow primer may not work. I’ve tried it and it creased like crazy, because of my oily lids.

[@keepfitgirl8191]

Love Essence Lash Princess mascara. Emma x

[@AndreaMatillano]

So glad to hear that you're a fan too! 😍

[@kristenreehil3196]

My favorite Essence products are: - Hello Good Stuff Glow Primer - 16 HR Long Lasting Keep Me Coverage Liquid Foundation - Essence 6 Pan Palettes in Dancing Green , My Rose Will Go On, Nothing Compares To Nude, Bronzed This Way and Coral Me Maybe - Kissed By The Light Face Illuminator in Star Kissed - False Lash Princess Mascaras Best and Worst of Colourpop and Elf combined

[@lisacook1571]

Your hair looks amazing!

[@lpercival7820]

I do luv luv the blush I wish the packaging wasn't so cheap every one of mine the lead has come off ugh but I enjoyth

[@PlanwithLaken]

I have had the same issue!!

[@janicecrosby1986]

Yeah, I love it, but never throw compacts in my purse. They break just going to and fro my vanity drawer!

[@kathyn1343]

This was so helpful! The only mascara I have tried was the original Lash Princess which looked really good but smudged horribly on me! I used it a few times as a primer for other mascaras but in the end just gave up on it. Interested in trying their Lash Primer when I finish with my Lancome one, if I don’t have to spend $30 on a primer I am all for it! (Although I only buy on sale it is still pricey)

[@LIFFER09]

needed a drop today🎉

[@AndreaMatillano]

💗💗 Thank you for watching!

[@montananerd8244]

I am patiently waiting for a local store to stock the water stains and restock the little green eyeshadow palettes, but i may have to order them. Our town had a mega boom and you can tell that beauty purchases here arent matching up with our new demographics (they forgot that we have a rural vibe, every demo buys way less makeup here). so most stores are being very cautious about restocks, essence doesnt refill the display til over 75% is sold. And I miss their chrome liquid eyeliner so much!! All of those formulas, regardless of brand, have a short shelf life, but I got the absolute most out of that product. Sadly, I seem to have bought the last one in town and never could track it down - even online - again.

[@AndreaMatillano]

Oh that product sounds amazing! I don’t think I ever tried those or even saw them online. Maybe they will end up bringing them back!

[@AndreaMatillano]

Oh that product sounds amazing! I don’t think I ever tried those or even saw them online. Maybe they will end up bringing them back!

[@nelsonquinney2316]

Happy Tuesday Everyone

[@AndreaMatillano]

Hope you’re having a great week!

[@angelarobinson8299]

I absolutely love the all about matt!! I have like 5 back ups 😂😂

[@AndreaMatillano]

It’s seriously so good! 🙌

[@thesunshineisgrae6987]

I always love your videos

[@AndreaMatillano]

That means so much! Thank you so much for watching them!

[@carolynpeters5706]

Great video! I love essence!!

[@AndreaMatillano]

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@felinelover1191]

We only have limited essence products here in the Philippines and they're sold here at a more expensive price. More expensive than our local drugstore makeup brands.

[@LeahCary78]

I love essence they have sooo many great things❤

[@pinkbubblesnake]

Have you tried the catrice powder foundation? I've tried that one, but not the essence as its not available in the UK.

[@pinkbubblesnake]

Sometimes they have similar formulas being sister brands, other times not so much

[@jeanniesmith3705]

I buy several of their plumping lip gloss at a time. I ho through at least 1 tube a month😊 My daughters and I use the Essence mascaras also.

[@AndreaMatillano]

They really have so many good products! 😍

[@jeanniesmith3705]

@@AndreaMatillano thank you for replying!!

[@lvandiermen]

No powder foundation in South Africa 😢. What are your thoughts on their false lashes?

[@elenak5969]

You‘re looking so beautiful ❤

[@AndreaMatillano]

Thank you for leaving such a sweet comment! That's so nice of you!

[@cherylwood4510]

I can't tell by looking on Ulta's page which of the new pure nude blushes have shimmer and which are more matte. Can you identify the less shimmery ones for me? At 62, I don't need shimmer on my checks.

[@janicecrosby1986]

Yeah. I'd like to know which one is the purple-ist?!

[@angelrose7451]

​@@janicecrosby1986That one is Goldy Cassis 😊

[@angelrose7451]

The matt ones are; bold heart, rosy Rosewood and berry cheeks. The most glittery ones are; goldy cassis and pink flush. Hope this helps!

[@cherylwood4510]

@@angelrose7451 thank you so much

[@angelrose7451]

@@cherylwood4510 You're welcome! 🤗

[@jaxhome706]

Moira makes a great powder foundation also. A bit higher priced, but I really like it.

[@AndreaMatillano]

I need to place a Moira order! I just hear so many good things about their products!

[@nelsonquinney2316]

Great Video Andrea Matillano

[@AndreaMatillano]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@tianiortiz8529]

Thank you❤

[@jadeypeach]

One essence took off properly a few years ago, they stopped launching most of their products in the uk 💔 Shame bc I’ve adored them for over 10 years now 😮‍💨

[@reissval]

You didn't mention their eyeshadow palettes. What is your take on those?

[@AndreaMatillano]

I did toward the end of the video! I forgot about them and then added them in last second. I really like their 6 pan palettes! I haven’t had a ton of luck with other palettes but the mini ones are so good! ❤️

[@jackieturner4144]

i never remember about essance as it's only aold in one store which sells home furnishings various electrical items if i need smething from there i get loads of but if i don't need things from that store it goes out of my head it's on my to do list now as i really like the things you always talk about i really love these video's i re watch before i'm going to by drugstore makeup and still forget essance i've asked in the two main store why they don't sell it they told me we don't get a call for it which i don't get the uk is wierd well wales is xx

[@AndreaMatillano]

I hope you can find their products near you! 💗 I love that they manage to keep things affordable after all these years. Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@jackieturner4144]

@AndreaMatillano I'm going to the retail park Friday and I have a list out lining the product thank you andrea you always reply yor a star xx

[@angiee3419]

Love essence i think quality price it's great the only downside it's the foundation powder shade selection I'm from Panama you barely see really deep shades

[@amandas7656]

i woudl've liked the waterproof eyeliner but then i realize i could not layer it. whenever i do it would take off the bottom part.

[@AndreaMatillano]

Oh intersting! I know what you mean because that has happened to me with other formulas. They recently released a new one so I'm curious to know how they compare!

[@KalasStage]

Great video to prepare for the big essence sale that’s coming to ulta soon!

[@AndreaMatillano]

Yes! I totally should have mentioned that in this video!

[@clandestineyan7356]

Which shade of baked blush for medium.asian skjn? Tnx

[@AndreaMatillano]

I think you would love Rosy Rosewood or Goldy Cassis!

[@lidiatrest5877]

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[@DajanaDiBeauty]

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[@nelsonquinney2316]

Outstanding First Comments

[@AndreaMatillano]

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[@kristipatterson9952]

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[@michalkqq-bp8qe]

is it just me or the audio is just ..ehh..