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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Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara - Travel Size, Black Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara - Travel Size, Black #180 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#180
Length
Moderate to strong
Dramatic lash extension
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Good buildable fullness
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Minor smudging late-day on oily lids
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Precise domed wand, even application
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good curl retention
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$85.71/oz (prestige travel size)
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Prestige lengthening standard with precision application.

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