Jules puts three budget-friendly makeup primers to the test and uncovers a dupe for a cult classic!
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Accidental Dischem Haul: Essence & L.A. Girl
So, there we were on Sunday after a delightful brunch together, innocently browsing a nearby Dischem for essentials, when this happened: Essence 2 in 1 Eyeshadow & Liner I’m a huge fan of the one-and-done smoky eye and cream eyeshadows are the best way to do that. MAC “Groundwork” and Maybelline “On and On Bronze” get a lot of use this way in my collection and when I saw these new waterproof eyeshadow pencils from Essence, I thought they might work well for the same thing. The shade I picked up is called “She’s Got the Mauve” and looks a…
Review: Essence Gel Eyeliner
Let me start off by saying that Essence as a brand has completely surprised me. I assumed that, since their products were so ridiculously cheap and seemed to be aimed at the teen market that the quality would be questionable. After trying some of their nail products with varying degrees of success, I still wasn’t convinced but decided to try the gel liner as I’d heard a few good reviews. It also seemed like a low-risk purchase considering that it costs only R40! It is an amazing product and all the others I’ve tried from Essence since (like the cream…