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 Waterproof Mascara - Brownish Black Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara - Brownish Black #71 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#71
Length
Moderate to strong
Dramatic false-lash effect
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Buildable, moderate-to-bold volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Strong waterproof hold with minor late-day fading
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Curved wand lifts lashes evenly
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Excellent lift and curl retention
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$10.82 for premium lengthening results
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best budget lift and length mascara

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