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 - Very Black, Vegan CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara - Very Black, Vegan #149 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#149
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate separation and definition
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
10x volume boost with buildable payoff
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Smudge-proof claim but occasional midday wear issues
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Flexible wand separates well, some clumping reports
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Moderate lift, fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$8.97 with 31% discount from list price
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best clean-formula drugstore volumizer

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