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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Essence Lash Princess Curl & Volume Mascara Essence Lash Princess Curl & Volume Mascara #14 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#14
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate lengthening with fiber
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Excellent buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Good, minor fade by evening
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Unique peanut shape, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Strong lift, fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$4.97 for dramatic drugstore volume
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
The affordable volume classic

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