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 – Vegan Volumizer with Hourglass Brush Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – Vegan Volumizer with Hourglass Brush #145 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#145
Length
Dramatic lash extension
Dramatic length with false-lash effect
Volume
Bold buildable volume
Bold, buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Good wear, minor midday smudge
Good all-day wear with minor midday smudging
Brush Quality
Precise conic fiber, even coat
Signature hourglass design for even, clump-free application
Curl Hold
Good hold through day
Enhanced curl with good lift retention
Value
$4.99 for premium payoff
Prestige pricing; high payoff but not drugstore-accessible
Verdict
Best drugstore lengthening & volume mascara
Cult prestige volumizer with false-lash payoff

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