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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Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara - Travel Size, Brown Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara - Travel Size, Brown #215 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#215
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate lengthening effect
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Good buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Excellent 24-hour hold, no flake
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Precise flexible wand, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Strong curl retention all day
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$15 travel size ($115/fl oz)
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Premium tubing mascara, buildable volume & clean removal

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