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 False Lash Mascara – Burgundy Essence Lash Princess False Lash Mascara – Burgundy #2 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – Travel Size, Black, Vegan Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – Travel Size, Black, Vegan #73 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#73
Length
Dramatic lash extension
Moderate-to-strong
Volume
Bold buildable volume
Buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Good wear, minor midday smudge
Good, minor late-day smudge
Brush Quality
Precise conic fiber, even coat
Iconic hourglass, precise coating
Curl Hold
Good hold through day
Moderate, fades by evening
Value
$4.99 for premium payoff
Mid-prestige at $13.60 travel size
Verdict
Best drugstore lengthening & volume mascara
Cult prestige volumizer with the iconic hourglass brush

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