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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COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara – 805 Black COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara – 805 Black #132 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#132
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate extension
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Bold, buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Moderate; midday fade on oily lids
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Effective dual-sided design, minor clumping risk
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good hold through day
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$8.42 / excellent drugstore price
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best drugstore volume builder

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