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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CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara – Vegan, Black Brown CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara – Vegan, Black Brown #130 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#130
Length
Moderate to strong
Modest length; emphasis on volume over extension
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Strong buildable volume, multiple coats
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Smudge-proof claim; minor fade on oily lids
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Grid brush aids volume, some clumping risk
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Light to moderate hold; fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$8.99 drugstore price, excellent per-dollar payoff
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best drugstore vegan volumizer

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