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 Surreal Extensions Washable Mascara, Blackest Black Maybelline The Falsies Surreal Extensions Washable Mascara, Blackest Black #61 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#61
Length
Moderate to strong
Dramatic fiber-boosted extension
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
10X volume, buildable
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
24-hour wear, occasional midday fade
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Twisted helix wand, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good hold, fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$10.98 for premium performance
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best drugstore lengthening mascara with fiber-boost volume

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