Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone, today I’m testing the new Essence Foundation Stick, which costs only $7! I put this affordable drugstore stick foundation to the test for a week to see how it applies, blends and wears throughout the day. I've included wear tests & daylight footage, so hopefully this will help!
Please accept my apologies for the poor sound part way through - it does improve, so please stick with it!
Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried it and what your favourite affordable stick foundation is!
Thanks for watching 💕
Carmel xx
*Essence Foundation Stick (Shade 160)*
go.shopmy.us/p-21069459 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-21069450 (US)
ELF Stain Tint Blending Brush
go.shopmy.us/p-20857374 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-20857290 (US)
*Other Makeup Worn:*
L'Oréal Le Shadow Stick (Twinkly Rose, Magnetic Bronze)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548440 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548444 (US)
Essence Lash Princess Mascara Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-20857223
Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-17279385
Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer (140)
go.shopmy.us/p-21083963 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-21083918 (US)
No7 Pro Artist Bronze And Glow Face And Eye Multi Stick (Light Bronze/Champagne Glow)
go.shopmy.us/p-19315899 (Boots)
go.shopmy.us/p-19703807 (No7)
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Blind Date)
go.shopmy.us/p-21084076 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548470 (US)
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder (Soft Pink)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106613 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106620 (US)
ELF Cream Glide Lip Liner (Truth or Bare)
go.shopmy.us/p-14648619
Essence Caring Shine Vegan Collagen Lipstick (203)
go.shopmy.us/p-21084466
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Faux Brow (Dark Brunette)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548415
ELF Brow Laminating Gel
go.shopmy.us/p-5692086
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:29 About Product & Ingredients
01:39 Shades & Swatches
03:17 My skin Info & Preferences
04:13 Application Demo
07:19 Before & After
07:40 Wear Test Footage, Pros & Cons
*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696
*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417
*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*
*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description may contain affiliate links. I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no added cost to yourself. Your support is truly appreciated ☺️ Please be assured that every product recommendation is absolutely genuine and bought with my own money - unless specifically marked as GIFTED.*
My Skin Information: 🙋♀️
Age 42 with dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation, mild rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.
My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* ELF Soft Glam Satin Foundation: Shade 25
* Maybelline Lumi Matte Foundation: Shade 128
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: Shade 5N
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation: Shade 7.5
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
Hi everyone, today I’m testing the new Essence Foundation Stick, which costs only $7! I put this affordable drugstore stick foundation to the test for a week to see how it applies, blends and wears throughout the day. I've included wear tests & daylight footage, so hopefully this will help!
Please accept my apologies for the poor sound part way through - it does improve, so please stick with it!
Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried it and what your favourite affordable stick foundation is!
Thanks for watching 💕
Carmel xx
*Essence Foundation Stick (Shade 160)*
go.shopmy.us/p-21069459 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-21069450 (US)
ELF Stain Tint Blending Brush
go.shopmy.us/p-20857374 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-20857290 (US)
*Other Makeup Worn:*
L'Oréal Le Shadow Stick (Twinkly Rose, Magnetic Bronze)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548440 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548444 (US)
Essence Lash Princess Mascara Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-20857223
Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-17279385
Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer (140)
go.shopmy.us/p-21083963 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-21083918 (US)
No7 Pro Artist Bronze And Glow Face And Eye Multi Stick (Light Bronze/Champagne Glow)
go.shopmy.us/p-19315899 (Boots)
go.shopmy.us/p-19703807 (No7)
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Blind Date)
go.shopmy.us/p-21084076 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548470 (US)
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder (Soft Pink)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106613 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106620 (US)
ELF Cream Glide Lip Liner (Truth or Bare)
go.shopmy.us/p-14648619
Essence Caring Shine Vegan Collagen Lipstick (203)
go.shopmy.us/p-21084466
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Faux Brow (Dark Brunette)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548415
ELF Brow Laminating Gel
go.shopmy.us/p-5692086
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:29 About Product & Ingredients
01:39 Shades & Swatches
03:17 My skin Info & Preferences
04:13 Application Demo
07:19 Before & After
07:40 Wear Test Footage, Pros & Cons
*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696
*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417
*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*
*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description may contain affiliate links. I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no added cost to yourself. Your support is truly appreciated ☺️ Please be assured that every product recommendation is absolutely genuine and bought with my own money - unless specifically marked as GIFTED.*
My Skin Information: 🙋♀️
Age 42 with dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation, mild rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.
My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* ELF Soft Glam Satin Foundation: Shade 25
* Maybelline Lumi Matte Foundation: Shade 128
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: Shade 5N
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation: Shade 7.5
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
