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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Lancôme Hypnôse Buildable & Volumizing Mascara – Black Lancôme Hypnôse Buildable & Volumizing Mascara – Black #230 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#230
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate-to-strong
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Strong buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Good with minor late-day fading
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Precise, flexible, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good hold through day
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Prestige $32 price
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Cult prestige volumizer with flexible precision brush

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