The essence Midnight Meow cat-eye shiny lipgloss is a limited-edition berry-pink lip gloss with a magnetic texture that creates a light-catching cat-eye effect. essence sells it in one shade, 01 Moonlight Spell, for €3.45 at dm Germany, and it was on sale there by 5 October 2026. It is also listed at Müller and at several Notino storefronts across Europe and the UK.
Updated 13 October 2026: in stock at dm.de and at Notino in Italy, Poland and the UK. As a limited edition, stock can change quickly.
It arrives alongside the brand's other autumn launch, the essence Book Lovers Club Trend Edition.
When Did the essence Midnight Meow Lip Gloss Launch?
essence hasn't announced an official release date for Midnight Meow. The first customer reviews on dm.de are dated 5 October 2026, so the gloss was on sale in Germany by that day. Notino added it as "New" around 9 October 2026. As of 13 October 2026, the product doesn't appear on essence.eu.
Price
- Germany: €3.45 at dm and Müller; €4.30 at Notino Germany
- Austria: €3.45 at dm.at
- Italy: €4.10 at Notino Italy. The Italian Instagram post that first shared the gloss quoted €3.99, which is not an official recommended price.
- Poland: 17,90 zł at Notino Poland
- UK: £3.40 at Notino UK
- US: Not yet announced
Shade
Retailers list only one shade, 01 Moonlight Spell. dm describes it as a berry-pink tone that tints the lips subtly, with medium coverage and a glossy finish. According to dm's listing, it suits all skin tones and works for both everyday looks and sparkly evening make-up. As of 13 October 2026, dm.de shows an average rating of 4.4/5 from 31 customer ratings.
Where to Buy
- US: Not yet confirmed. The gloss was not found at Ulta.
- UK: Notino UK (£3.40)
- Europe:
- dm Germany (€3.45)
- dm Austria (€3.45; check your local store)
- Müller (€3.45)
- Notino Italy (€4.10)
- Notino Germany (€4.30)
- Notino Poland (17,90 zł)
- Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.
Checked 13 October 2026: in stock at dm.de online, Notino Italy, Notino Poland and Notino UK; listed at Müller and Notino Germany; listed at dm.at but not deliverable online.
What Makes the essence Midnight Meow Lip Gloss Different?
- Magnetic cat-eye texture: essence says the gloss's magnetic texture creates a "captivating cat-eye effect" that catches the light from every angle.
- Single shade: the edition comes in one berry-pink shade, 01 Moonlight Spell, rather than a shade range.
- Themed packaging: a black cat figure sits on the cap, with a moonlit campaign behind it.
For another lip-gloss launch this season, see the Klarity Kosmetics Ace of Spades Black Lip Gloss. For another seasonal release, see the P.Louise Halloween Collection 2026.
Formula and Packaging
- Formula: Notino's ingredient list includes synthetic fluorphlogopite (a mica-type shimmer base), tin oxide and tocopheryl acetate, along with fragrance (parfum). Notino advises checking the packaging for the current list. According to Notino's listing, the gloss gives a high-shine layer and a lightly tinted colour.
- Packaging: The official product photos show a slim clear tube with round "cat-eye" motifs and "MIDNIGHT MEOW" lettering. The silver cap is topped with a small black cat figure with yellow eyes. The gloss comes with a doe-foot applicator.
Notino's directions are to apply an even layer to the lips with the applicator. Browse more makeup launches.
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