essence

Love!!! It’s a super nice color and it’s creamy, I recommend not putting it directly on the face, better to build up. I apply it on my palm first! The only thing that could be better is that it doesn’t last very long for me personally.

Totally crazy?! I've been using mascara from Lancôme (hypnôse waterproof 001 Black) for a long time. I've been satisfied with the results from it, but the price relative to how long it lasted bothered me a bit. I had heard that Essence was a good budget option, so I thought "why not give it a try?". What luck! I will be buying this from now on! For everyday use, one layer works fine, and it gives a careful application that results in a more natural look. For parties, I go for a bit more, and it delivers more dramatic lashes. I think it's uncomplicated; it has a smooth brush, and the lashes don't clump together. It stays like a rock and is hard to remove without any oil-based product.

I love having this in my bag during the day. You can use it over makeup without it removing anything, and the paper takes away the worst oil. You can really notice a difference if you use this before you powder over, as the makeup doesn't feel as greasy.