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 Volum' Express Colossal Washable Mascara — Glam Black Maybelline Volum' Express Colossal Washable Mascara — Glam Black #84 in Lengthening Mascaras
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#84
Length
Moderate to strong
Moderate length
Volume
Bold, buildable volume
Bold buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong all-day hold
Moderate (midday smudging on oily skin)
Brush Quality
Flexible wand, even application
Good control, occasional clumping
Curl Hold
Good lift and definition
Good hold, fades by evening
Value
Excellent drugstore price
$8.25 (excellent drugstore price)
Verdict
The viral drugstore volumizer that builds bold lashes.
Best drugstore volumizer

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