Looking to refresh your makeup bag without breaking the bank? This week (June 14–21), we’ve scanned Iraqi stores to find Essence products with the wildest price differences. The same item can cost up to 60% more from one shop to another. Here are the top 10 picks where comparing prices pays off most.
1. 
Essence Multaitask Concealer
This multitasking concealer pen does everything – highlight, correct, conceal – and the price spread? A whopping 60%. You can snag it for just 7,000 IQD at the cheapest store or pay 11,200 IQD elsewhere. That’s a potential saving of 4,200 IQD – enough to grab another Essence product. Check four stores before you buy.
2. 
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara - Black
The cult-favourite Lash Princess mascara is available in seven stores, but prices vary by 50%. Best price is 4,500 IQD, while the most expensive is 6,750 IQD. Save 2,250 IQD just by picking the right retailer. Perfect for busy women who need long-lasting volume.
3. 
Essence Dip Waterproof 24H Long Lasting Eyeliner - 01 Black
Need a liner that stays put all day? The Dip Eyeliner has a 44.4% spread. Prices range from 4,500 to 6,500 IQD across seven stores. That’s a 2,000 IQD difference – enough for a coffee or two!
4. 
Essence Waterproof Eyeliner Pen - 01 Black
Another eyeliner gem – the felt-tip pen version – also shows a 44.4% spread. Best deal at 4,500 IQD, up to 6,500 IQD in other shops. Six stores stock it; a quick comparison saves real money.
5. 
Essence Double-Headed Eyeliner Pencil Sharpener
A tiny tool with a big price gap – 37.5%. Only two stores carry it, but one sells it for 2,000 IQD and the other for 2,750 IQD. That 750 IQD saving is pure profit.
6. 
Essence Gel Nail Polish
Gel nail polish that dries in 40 seconds? Yes please. Prices swing 33.3% – from 3,000 to 4,000 IQD. Available in only two stores, so worth hunting down the cheaper option.
7. 
Essence Pressed Powder for Color Correction
This Disney Pixar collab pressed powder corrects colour with a 31.6% spread. Best price 4,750 IQD; highest 6,250 IQD. Two stores, one winner.
8. 
Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil
Hydrate your lips with Hydra Kiss Lip Oil. Prices vary 28.6% across three stores, from 5,250 to 6,750 IQD. That’s a 1,500 IQD difference.
9. 
Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Face Concealer
Sensitive skin? This concealer with aloe vera is a must. Spread is 28% – from 6,250 to 8,000 IQD. Save 1,750 IQD by comparing.
10. 
Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Waterproof Mascara - Black
Get crazy volume without crazy price – spread is only 22.2%, but still worth it. Best price 4,500 IQD, highest 5,500 IQD. Six stores, easy to find a bargain.
Tip: Always check TajPrice for the latest prices before you shop. Happy saving!