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 – 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
#3
#73
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate-to-strong
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Good, minor late-day smudge
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Iconic hourglass, precise coating
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Moderate, fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Mid-prestige at $13.60 travel size
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Cult prestige volumizer with the iconic hourglass brush

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