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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L'Oreal Paris Original Voluminous Mascara - Blackest Black, Washable L'Oreal Paris Original Voluminous Mascara - Blackest Black, Washable #119 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#119
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate length with repeated coats
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Builds bold volume without clumping
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Light smudging by late day
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Flexible curved brush, good control
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Moderate hold, slight fade evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Excellent – two tubes at drugstore price
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Classic drugstore volume builder

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