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 Lash Sensational Washable Mascara - Blackest Black Maybelline Lash Sensational Washable Mascara - Blackest Black #53 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#53
Length
Moderate to strong
Strong fan-brush separation
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Good buildable fullness
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Light-to-moderate hold
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Unique fan design, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Moderate, fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$9.99 drugstore price
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best budget lengthening mascara

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