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 Waterproof Mascara Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara #37 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#37
Length
Moderate to strong
Strong lash extension
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Bold buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
All-day waterproof hold
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Precise hourglass wand
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good curl retention
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Prestige pricing ($20–29)
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Cult prestige volumizer with iconic hourglass wand

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