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 Curved Brush Mascara – Washable Volumizer Maybelline Great Lash Curved Brush Mascara – Washable Volumizer #114 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#114
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate length
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Strong buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Moderate; may smudge midday
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Curved design aids control and separation
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good curl retention
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Excellent drugstore payoff
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best affordable volumizing mascara with curl

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