The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Lengthening Mascaras, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Essence Lash Princess Sculpted Volume Mascara — Black Essence Lash Princess Sculpted Volume Mascara — Black #3 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – Chocolate Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – Chocolate #49 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#49
Length
Moderate to strong
Strong length with multiple coats
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Bold, buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Good hold, minor fading on oily skin
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Precise hourglass wand, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good lift and curl retention
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Prestige price justified by formula
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Cult favorite volumizing mascara with false-lash effect

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