Essence Blogger's Beauty Secrets Range

Essence is one of my favourite makeup brands, I went to their UK launch event back in 2014 and I was blown away by the generosity of the PR company as well as all of the amazing, innovative and unique products all of which are so inexpensive! Anyway, enough gushing and onto the new Blogger's Beauty Secrets range!

Essence have collaborated with four bloggers to create a super cute range of products and I was kindly sent a few products to review. I have the *Essence Touch Up To Go Palette designed by Youtuber Diana (to be completely honest I haven't heard of most of these bloggers, oops!). The palette features two blush shades, three eyeshadows, a multipurpose balm and applicator. You can see from the photographs below that the palette is very much in the Essence theme of colourful and cute and I love the eyeshadows! I created the look below a couple of days ago when it was the hottest day of the year in England with temperatures in Manchester reaching 31 degrees celsius which is unheard of in Manchester! The eyeshadows, I used 'coffee to go' and 'shine on' stayed in place all day in the sun/humidity without creasing on me and the best part...I didn't use an eyeshadow primer! So impressed! I'd have to give the palette an overall rating of ★★★★★, 5/5!

There are also a range of nail polishes in the Blogger's Beauty Secrets collaboration, one for each blogger and they are all perfect for summer. I have the *Palmira's shade in 02 Hello Beautiful which is a gorgeous metallic rose pink shade and *Mary's shade in 03 All Eyes On Me which is a definite Heather colour as it's a cool tone neutral beige. Essence polishes are not the most long lasting but they apply smoothly and they dry really quickly! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5!

What do you think of the Essence Blogger's Beauty Secrets range? Have you tried any products from Essence? 

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Essence Day to Night Challenge

Essence is one of my favourite cheaper makeup brands since they launched in the UK back in July last year (I was very kindly invited to the launch in manchester which was amazing and I received a gigantic bag of goodies to try - best blogger event ever!). I have been challenged to create a day to night look using only Essence products as as few products as possible...as with my previous Essence challenge I did cheat a little bit!

Here is my first look, the day time look which features a shimmery nude eyeshadow, glossy pink lips, light coverage and a tonne of mascara for a bright eyed, fresh look!

Firstly, I used the Essence CC Clear & Correct Cream in the shade Natural which I believe is the lightest shade - I had to use it VERY sparingly as it is far too dark for my pale skin tone. To add coverage and to match my skin better, I cheated and used the Essence Stay All Day Concealer in 10 Natural Beige which matches my skin pretty perfectly. It's a shame that the concealers are light enough but Essence don't made foundations/CC creams in lighter shades. 

Next up the eyes, I used an Essence product that I hadn't tried before, the Essence 3D Eyeshadow in 08 Irrisistable Vanilla Latte. I used the creamy shade all over the lid, brow bone and inner corner for a light wash of shimmer and it really brightens the eyes. For mascara I used the Essence Get Big Lashes Volume Curl Mascara in Black which is amazing for definition and length, in my opinion. For brows I actually used the Essence Long-lasting Eye Pencil in 02 Hot Chocolate which is matte and when used very lightly, can be great as a brow pencil - just brush through otherwise it will look crazy!

To finish the look I used the Essence lipstick in 44 Almost Famous. You could use this shade as a creamy blush if you wanted. You could also set the makeup with the incredibly amazing Essence Fixing Powder which I will always re-purchase. Now onto my night look using the same five/six products from Essence. 

This look is great if you already have your day makeup on and you need a couple of products to transform your look quickly and easily. To change up the day look, I used the Essence Long-lasting Eye Pencil in 02 Hot Chocolate to line the lower and upper lash lines as well as the lower waterline for definition. Blend with a brush or your fingers. To finish the eyes, I add more shimmer with the peachy shade from the Essence 3D Eyeshadow. 

To finish the look I add more of the Essence Lipstick in 44 Almost Famous which is a pretty pinky red shade. It is quite glossy and it is perfect for spring/summer. Again you could top up with the Essence Fixing Powder. 

Overall, I love Essence products, they are amazing especially for the price! You can easily create a couple of day and night looks with only five/six products. I would have loved to add more products such as brow gel and contouring but you can easily create a day or night look with so few products. You can buy Essence products from select Wilkinsons stores and on the Wilkinsons website. 

What do you think of the day and night look I created? What are your favourite products from Essence? 

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