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Essence Cosmetics has officially dropped in Boots – and everything’s under £5
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Attention beauty buffs on a budget: One of our favourite affordable beauty brands has just dropped in Boots, and we’re very excited.
The brand is, of course, Essence Cosmetics, and if you’ve never heard of them then you’re in for a treat.
Creating quality, top-rated and often viral makeup products all under £5 (yes, you heard that right), Essence is the brand to shop if you’re after a dupe, a bargain, or simply some good quality beauty bits on a budget.
Back in my day, if you wanted to snap up any Essence products you’d have to make your way over to Wilko. So, when the latter closed its doors a few years ago, fans of the affordable brand panicked.
Not for long though, as Essence can now be shopped in Primark, on Justmylook.com and most recently, to our excitement, Boots.
Boasting everything from cream bronzers and blush sticks to jelly primers, full coverage concealers and nine-shade eyeshadow palettes all under £5, Essence has everything you could need to achieve full-face makeup looks that actually look good.
Take, for example, the long time viral and top-rated Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, yours for an impressive £3.99.
Accumulating over 27,000 impressive reviews, this viral mascara boasts a tapered fibre brush that works to sculpt individual lashes for definition without pesky clumps, instead creating dramatic volume and extended length in as little as two coats.
In fact, numerous reviewers have named it to be ‘far better than the Better than Sex mascara from Too Faced’…
On the hunt for bronzing drops on a budget? Essence’s Drop of Sunshine Bronzing Drops will also cost you just £3.99, but shoppers say they’re ‘a perfect dupe of the drunk elephant ones’.
Ready to upgrade your makeup bag for (far) less? Explore our top picks from the brand at Boots below.
Our top essence picks at Boots
essence Lash PRINCESS false lash effect mascara 12ml
You can finally snap up one of essence's most viral products at Boots! The Lash PRINCESS false lash effect mascara is a fan-favourite for a reason, delivering length, volume and a false lash effect for just £3.99. You won't hear us complaining.
essence jelly GRIP HYDRATING PRIMER 29ml
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essence jelly GRIP HYDRATING PRIMER 29ml
This gripping primer is designed to keep your makeup on all day, delivering deep hydration and impressing staying power for your base. In fact, users have been calling it 'one of the best primers I've ever used'.
essence line n' STAIN! TATTOO Lip Liner
Create the perfect long-lasting lip outline with this lip liner stain, yours for an affordable £2.49. The watery texture feels incredibly light on the lips while delivering intense colour, and you'll have your pick of three ultra-wearable shades to choose from.
essence Soft Touch Butter Bronzer
Chanel who? This £2.99 Soft Touch Butter Bronzer delivers instant warmth and definition to your face, boasting a velvety, butter-soft texture that's easy to build up for your perfect look.
essence Baby Got Blush
Blending like a dream, this Baby Got Blush is a stunning choice for those after the perfect stick blush. Ideal for on the go thanks to its small size, it delivers an irresistible flush you'll love – whether you apply straight from the stick or using a brush.
essence 8h Matte Comfort Lipliner
Available in ten gorgeous hues, the 8h Matte Comfort Lipliner is one you'll want to stock up on, ideal for achieving a gorgeously even lined lip. Boasting a waterproof formula that lasts up to eight hours, you'll want on in every bag you own.
essence soft TOUCH BOUNCY BLUSH
This stunning blush boasts a bouncy, creamy texture that feels soft and cushiony at first touch, then transforms into a silky powder finish once applied. Take your pick from four stunning hues and make this long-lasting and highly pigmented blush a staple in your routine.
essence DROP OF sunshine BRONZING DROPS 25ml
Get that summer glow for less with the DROP OF sunshine BRONZING DROPS. Blending effortlessly into the skin, these bronzing drops deliver a radiant, all-over glow, perfect worn solo or mixed with your skincare or foundation.
essence the ROSE edition eyeshadow palette 20 Lovely In Rose 10g
Achieve endless eye looks with this stunning Rose eyeshadow palette, affordable at under £4. Boasting a wearable selection of nudes, pinks and browns in both matte and glitter finishes, this palette makes gorgeous eyeshadow looks easy.
essence 24ever ink liner 01 Intense Black 1.2ml
Long-lasting, waterproof and highly pigmented, this ultra-black 24ever ink liner makes achieving the perfect wing easy, boasting an extra fine brush tip for sleek lines that last up to 24 hours.
essence Jelly GRIP REFRESHING ALOE SPRAY 50ml
Refresh, prep, set – the essence aloe spray does it all in one breezy step. Infused with aloe vera, it delivers a boost of moisture and a natural glow while helping your make-up stay beautifully in place, boasting a gel-to-mist formula that transforms from a jelly texture into a fine, weightless mist the moment it hits your skin.
And all under £5? We’re going to need everything…
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