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.

Price
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Rating
Category rank
#1
#104
Length
Dramatic false-lash extension
Moderate lengthening with buildable coats
Volume
Strong buildable volume
Good buildable volume, no clumping
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Holds well through the day
Washes off easily; some midday smudge on oily lids
Brush Quality
Precise tapered wand, clump-free
Soft comb wand; good control, occasional clumping
Curl Hold
Good lift with slight fade by evening
Light hold; fades by evening
Value
$5 per tube—excellent drugstore payoff
$13.64 for two mascaras; excellent drugstore price
Verdict
The viral false-lash budget mascara
Best drugstore volume builder

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