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 The Falsies Lash Lift Washable Mascara - Ultra Black Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Washable Mascara - Ultra Black #22 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#22
Length
Moderate to strong
Strong visible extension
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Good buildable fullness
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Moderate; minor midday smudging
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Flexible, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good hold, modest fade by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
Excellent drugstore price
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best drugstore lift-and-define mascara

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