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 Volume Mascara - Very Black Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara - Very Black #148 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#148
Length
Moderate to strong
Minimal; focus is volume
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Bold buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Some midday smudging on oily lids
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Dense, oversized; even coating, occasional clumping with heavy hand
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Moderate hold, fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$8.97 (31% off list)
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best drugstore volume mascara

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