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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Maybelline Great Lash BIG Washable Mascara – Very Black Maybelline Great Lash BIG Washable Mascara – Very Black #117 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#117
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Good buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Some midday smudge on oily lids
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Average control, occasional clumping
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$13.78 for 2 tubes — excellent drugstore price
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Drugstore volume workhorse, fades vs. modern rivals

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