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.

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Rating
Category rank
#1
#64
Length
Dramatic false-lash extension
Visible extension on short lashes
Volume
Strong buildable volume
Buildable fullness; flexible wand separates
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Holds well through the day
Mild smudging by late afternoon on oily skin
Brush Quality
Precise tapered wand, clump-free
Flexible, user-friendly; occasional clumping with heavy application
Curl Hold
Good lift with slight fade by evening
Modest lift; fades by evening
Value
$5 per tube—excellent drugstore payoff
$11 per tube for lengthening + volume
Verdict
The viral false-lash budget mascara
Best drugstore lengthening-volumizing hybrid

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