Essence Glossy Glaze High Shine Lipstick

Due to the name, the packaging/applicator, and the overall popularity of glossy, semi-transparent lip glosses these day, I assumed that this product would provide a light, pretty wash of color on the lips, so I bought the red version to ensure that it was at least somewhat visible on my mouth. But WHOA, upon first application, I realized it is as pigmented as a fully-opaque lipstick, and the red is very shiny and beautiful but extremely bright and vivid! Now, I lightly dab the product on my lips (rather than a normal swipe application), and it is still extremely pigmented (but a little less in-your-face). This product is wonderfully comfortable to wear---it's lightweight (I forget I'm wearing it sometimes), soft and glossy with zero stickiness, and it lasts for hours. I would definitely re-purchase in other colors, too, and it's an absolute steal for this price. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, just be aware that this is not just a glossy hint of color but a full-on pigmented lipstick (at least in the brighter colors).

I am always super hesitant when trying new products especially when they are marked at a good price like this lipstick! I am over the moon about trying this product i can completely forget about the lipstick i wore before definitely does not compare, this lipstick is everything you need adds the right amount of moisture to bare lips or the perfect gloss-pop ontop of your lipliner I USE IT BOTH WAYS AND IT IS AMAZING!!!

Submitted 2 months ago

By KM

From Boston MA

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I bought this glossy glaze in the mocha and pink versions and find it soft, dense, and very moisturizing for dry, wrinkled lips, while adding a touch of color and shine. The mocha color is a nice neutral, and the pink adds some color without being too bright. I can't ask for more in a lip product, especially at such a reasonable price.

Nice lip balm. Very shiny, lasts pretty long. Price is great. Not enough color choices.

Submitted 6 months ago

By meeps_space

From portland, or

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i'm like thiiiis close to starting a tiktok account just to make a review about this because this lipstick is being slept on and people need to know. i got the shade cloud nude and it's the perfect nude on me. it doesn't settle into my lines and it's an actual cool nude pink. why are true cool toned lipsticks and bronzers so hard to find? (side note, thank you essence for baby got bronze in moon dust. such a great cool bronzer) it's comfortable to wear and easy to apply without a mirror. it doesn't get goopy streaky around the lip line like other glossy balm lipsticks i've tried and the container hasn't gotten sloppy. it doesn't feel oily and my lips don't peel or get that weird dry slippery feeling. it gives my lips such a nice glow and i don't notice it when i'm eating or drinking. i'm trying to decide if i want to buy two or three backups, but with the price point and sales i feel like i should stock up with enough for my great grand kids to have when they're my age and i don't even have kids. this is one of my top five lip products ever from any company ever.