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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Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara - Travel Size, Black Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara - Travel Size, Black #216 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#216
Length
Moderate to strong
Minimal—volume-focused formula
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Excellent—up to 12x volume claim
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
High—24-hour smudge-proof wear
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Good—flexible, even-coating design
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Moderate—formula holds definition
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Average—prestige price for travel size
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Prestige volumizer with proven formula but limited by travel size

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