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 Volumizing Mascara – Burgundy Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara – Burgundy #33 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#33
Length
Moderate to strong
Strong lash extension
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Bold, buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Smudge-proof with minor evening falloff
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Iconic hourglass, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Excellent all-day hold
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Prestige price, justified payoff
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Cult prestige volumizer with iconic brush

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