Essence Nude Kiss XXXL Shine Lipgloss Review & Swatches
If you’re on a tight budget you might want to check out Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss as it gives a heck of a lot of shine and a little bit of a tint too for under three dollars ($2.49 to be exactly) plus it’s available in a rather wide array of shades too!
Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss is available in twelve shades for as little as $2.49 each.
This cheap as chips gloss has a jelly-like texture with a slanted tip sponge applicator for application. It’s not going to change your lipgloss world by any means but it will rock your beauty budget if you’re a drugstore girl at heart.
The jelly-like consistency has a high shine finish and a cake batter-like taste and flavor (it’s very strong at first but subtle once applied on lips). I found the formula weightless on my mouth and very comfortable to wear sans any sticky, tacky feel. The gloss has a super high shine factor which makes it quite lovely on top of lipstains or lipsticks. The finish isn’t opaque but it lends a sheer, delicate tint to lips so you can wear it comfortably without lip color and still see color come through on lips. For such a cheap little gloss I love how mirror-like the finish is that it provides, one would expect a drier finish due to the lower price tag.
On the down side the wear time is rather sure due to the lack of stickiness. The gloss doesn’t a formula that adheres well to lips so a touch up is necessary within an hour to two at best.
At this price, I can’t rant too much! High shine, flavorful, a little hint of tint, yeah, I’m happy.
Well worth checking out if you’re on the hint for a beauty budget lipgloss.
Available at Ulta.
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They have great shades but I dont like lipgloss feeling on me
I really like the shade selection and how shiny they are!
I got a few shades and love them all! Big Night Out is my personal favorite – great color to go with a smokey eye look
Everytime I want to go check out the Essence stuff at my nearby Ulta, it’s always wiped out. Sucks for me.
oh me too ashley typically wait for a coupon and order online!
My favorite glosses! In order to make them last longer I use a nude liner, fill in my lips entirely and it creates a nice sticky base for the glosses to adhere. I love the range of shades and the formulation is so lovely (to me). Thanks for doing your review on them!
aw my pleasure and thanks for the tip christina!
I have this in #15 True Love and have to agree that it is spectacular for the price! It’s very glossy and really moisturizing. Have you tried the lipsticks, Muse? I have #42 Fairytale and it is lovely!
no actually I haven’t Amy! Must look up that shade now ;-D sounds nice!
Love this gloss! However, I like essence’s ‘stay with me long lasting gloss’ even more – it stays on your lips for a lot longer and has better colour-payoff! If you haven’t checked it out you should
thanks citygirl will do!
I love Essence Cosmetics!
I have an older version of these and it has a really strong berry scent. Must’ve changed it!