Product Reviews Rated 3.75 out of 5 stars
20 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Very Monochromatic Love how these palettes are travel friendly and how they include a mirror. This is the most Powdery palette of the 6 and requires build up on the mattes. 2 shimmers turn more Satin on the eyes, but it's just as Creamy as the other palettes. All 6 shades on the eyes give you a very monochromatic look. Overall I think it's good as an everyday palette.
Most Helpful Critical Review Patchy & Muddy Yes, muave/purple-based tones tend to be difficult to formula, but there are other brands which execute this well for a few $ more.
This palette is patchy, muddy, and doesn't work well with other palettes (including essence ones). It just isn't worth the effort to make it work.
Reviewed by 20 customers Gorgeous colors! 5
Leslie H from Morgantown
I adore this palette! The colors are stunning! When applied over eyeshadow base (which I always use), the product gives highly pigmented, smooth application that blends out beautifully. Great for a glam smoky eye or daytime chic. Love it!
Pass on this palette 1
Rachelmae from Indiana
I liked this palette because it was cure and cheap. The colors just don't stay on and I'm not a fan.
Wanted to love 4
Teddy from MO
Wanted to love it because I love the color story but the pigment is not there. You can build it but have to work hard for it.
Ok shimmers, poor mattes 2
Kiraboo from Mineola, NY
My least favorite of this collection. The shimmers are ok, but tend not to last all day for me. They're not that shiny or metallic, even with setting spray. The mattes are powdery and patchy. I recommend skipping this one - get the green or copper.
Patchy & Muddy 3
Anonymous from USA
Yes, muave/purple-based tones tend to be difficult to formula, but there are other brands which execute this well for a few $ more.
This palette is patchy, muddy, and doesn't work well with other palettes (including essence ones). It just isn't worth the effort to make it work.
Pretty colors 4
Princess from Charlotte, North Carolina
These are great colors. Whenever I wear purple, I'll wear them.
My favorite colors 4
Texascat from North Carolina
Some of my favorite colors & good complimentary colors.
Would not buy it again 2
Dolphin102 from San Antonio
Would not buy it again, It took forever to build up the color but I do like the smell of the pallet.☹️☹️
Meh 2
Liv from Orange County
This pallet wasn't my favorite... definitely not mauve. It was more grey mattes and purple shimmers. The matte shades were dull and somehow still hard to blend.
Awesome!!! 5
Caroline from Tennessee
I absolutely love this!!! I've already hit pan on 2 shades!! I've been in a purple eyeshadow kick for awhile, and this definitely was a no regret for me!!
great for price 5
49ersgirl from Iowa
love this pallet! essence has really stepped up. very nice for the price
Gray not Mauve 3
Mouse007 from Ann Arbor, MI
This is a purple gray palette, but it's not mauve. it's also patchy and muddy.
Love it 5
Essence mauve palette from Portland
Perfect palette for fall. Love it!
Price is great, but quality is meh 3
PW from Phoenix, AZ
The price point is amazing, but the quality is meh. The mattes are powdery but they blend nicely. The shimmers are very disappointing however. After wearing the shadows for 8 hours, they had faded quite badly. Love the size of the palette and the color story is really pretty.
Really shocked 5
Steph from Va
I was really shocked on how good this little palette was. For the price it's really good. Essence has been hit or miss on shadows and this was definitely a hit.
Love! 5
Kay from Cincinnati
Great every day pallet- and it smells good!
Love it! 5
PC from Tennessee
I love Essence products. The eye shadows are great quality. They go on better and flake less than more expensive brands.
Very Monochromatic 4
Karyam from Texas
Love how these palettes are travel friendly and how they include a mirror. This is the most Powdery palette of the 6 and requires build up on the mattes. 2 shimmers turn more Satin on the eyes, but it's just as Creamy as the other palettes. All 6 shades on the eyes give you a very monochromatic look. Overall I think it's good as an everyday palette.
Pretty colors 4
Bug from NE/IA
Only used once not bad. Seem to be pigmented but shimmers didn't last all day on me. However, it was 98 degrees with 10,000% humidity. Do not regret my purchase. Would recommend
Wow! 4
Abbi from Houston
Surprisingly good! Not the MOST pigmented in the world but great for everyday use. The colors blend so well together and the shimmers are fabulous. I'm going to buy the other colors now!