2.9.13

ESSENCE | inexpensive makeup haul


since today is labor day and nothing is open except for Shoppers Drug Mart, i decided to take a little peek at their makeup selection, since in my opinion, it is one of the best. 
i had heard of essence from a colleague of mine at Joe Fresh, who said that this brand is AMAZING and so so so unbelievably cheap. it couldn't hurt to pick up a few things, could it? i found a variety of items, i haven't tried any of it out yet, so i'm so curious as to how these things will turn out. for all of these 6 items i paid $26.00, thats insane, isn't it?! 

sun club matt bronzing powder in "blondes" $4.99

the back of this bronzer states "matt bronzing powder for a naturally sun-kissed glow". this particular shade says that it's perfect for lighter skin types, the darker one looked too orangey to me, so i decided to stick with this one. it smells like COCONUTS, i was so shocked, and so pleased with that. it smells really, really good. it looks like a pretty decent bronzer. 

all about matt- fixing compact powder $3.99

this one states, "extremely smooth fixing compact powder for a matt and natural finish all day long. helps to blend blush and foundation colors together. fixes makeup when applied as finishing powder, for all skin tones." 
i haven't seen anything like this before, but i thought it'd be a good thing to try and have. just in case. 

match 2 cover! cream concealer- $3.49

"cream concealer- high coverage of skin imperfections and dark circles. 2 shades to perfectly match your skin tone."

i <3 extreme crazy volume mascara- $4.99 

"mascara for extreme & crazy volume. ultra black" 

lash and brow gel mascara- $2.99

"transparent gel mascara. cares for lashes and styles eyebrows."

and then lastly, superfine eyeliner pen $2.99 
"eyeliner pen for a precise and ultra fine line. smudgeproof, extra-long lasting."(pictured in the first picture.)

i hope that i like these products, the prices were so insanely good, if any of you guys have tried "essence" please let me know what you thought of it. love you guys! 

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6 comments:

  1. Really Great products its like make up academy cheap but good quality product

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  2. ooo good haul hope they are good, amazing prices.

    Carrieanne x

    vhttp://beautiesunlocked.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I was shocked at how cheap this all was! x

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  3. You are right on the bronzer,the darker shade is way to orange!I took that one and honestly I am not able to use it as the color seems so fake.But I have to say that I just love the fact that it smells like coconuts too! :)
    I have to try the mascara too,seems a good one and it's so cheap!

    Only a storm in a coffee cup

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    1. i'm so relieved i didn't purchase that then, thanks for the feedback!
      i still can't get over how amazing it smells though, my fingers are crossed that the mascara
      is a decent one ! x

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