Friday 6 June 2014

Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss

Apologies for my absence this week! It was my birthday the other day, which kept me busy, but the main reason I haven't been able to post is that I've been having major internet dramas and haven't been able to get online. Anyway, I recently purchased two of the Essence XXXL Shine Lipglosses. They were really cheap, as all Essence products are, and even though I don't usually buy lipgloss, I was curious to try these out. 

Big Night Out (top)
Fabulous Fuschia

On first thoughts, these take me back to my younger days. They do smell quite sweet and candy-like. On application, these are non-sticky, smooth and add a nice glossy finish with a hint of colour. 

Fabulous Fuschia
Big Night Out

Big Night Out is a gorgeous peachy pink with a lot of micro glitter. I adore how shiny it looks! You can see a FOTD post of me wearing it here. Fabulous Fuschia, disappointingly, didn't have much colour to it, but was more of a clear gloss with noticeable glitter particles. Bit of a shame, because in the tube it looks like a nice colour. On the lips, it still looks pretty though.


One thing I want to mention is the applicator. I've never used an applicator like this before. It's larger than your standard lipgloss applicator, but it's also flexible so it bends and moves as you apply it to your lips. I actually really like this because I find it helps you apply it more evenly. 

I've been wearing these to work, and also just for casual occasions. Wear time is about 2 hours without eating or drinking, which is fairly standard. 

Overall, I think these are really great for the price ($3ish) and I'll probably pick up another few next time I'm at an Essence stand! 

Have you tried these before?

12 comments:

  1. I was wondering how these looked! I'm trying to get away from terrible, sticky glosses, so I'm glad that you wrote this review!

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    1. Yeah me too! These aren't super gluey-sticky, maybe a little on the thicker side but definitely wearable.

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  2. Non sticky is a good sign, I can't stand sticky glosses... when i tried juicy tube I had to wash it off as soon as I put it on.

    LilynotLouise | Beauty and Food

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    1. Really! I've never tried it, but always been curious...maybe not anymore!

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  3. I've tried this before. I wish they weren't so glittery. I must admit they are of decent quality considering the price. :)

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    1. I guess glitter and shine go together in this case :)

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  4. So glad you posted this review Sarah! These are my favourite every day glosses - I use them to either enhance or slightly vary the lipstick shade I'm warying, and I find the applicator the best of all the brands I've tried. I think I have about 6 of them in my collection - such terrific value :-) So relieved you've got your connection back again - it's an awful feeling to be isolated like that...

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    1. I've noticed you are a fan, they look fab when you use them!

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  5. I really would love a few of the darker ones to top off my lipsticks! The pink one is too sheer for me, wish it was more like the color in the tube!

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    1. Yeah the sheerness was a bit of a bummer, but I'd still like to try a few more :) they'd go great with lipstick!

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  6. Have you tried the matte ones ? They're really good too :)

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