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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BUXOM Lash Volumizing Mascara - Blackest Black (Travel Size) BUXOM Lash Volumizing Mascara - Blackest Black (Travel Size) #286 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#286
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate lengthening with volume focus
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Bold, buildable volume—primary strength
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Moderate; smudges midday on oily skin
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Flexible design, good control with care
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Light to moderate; fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Mid-prestige pricing; prestige formula
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Prestige travel volumizer with mixed smudge durability

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