Essence - Mascara Volume Effect false eyelashes - Lash Princess,black

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While we haven't Lab tested this formula yet, t he double-sided primer/mascara combination is a beauty editor favorite for sky-high, beautifully fanned lashes.

About the Brand: Founded in 2001, Essence Cosmetics is a brand dedicated to bringing affordable, fun, and high-quality beauty products to the table across the categories of eyes, lips, face, and nails. About My Lashes: Long and usually mascara-coated First and foremost, all of these mascaras have been tested to see how well they stay in place when faced with water. But during the rigorous testing process, our beauty expert took note of all of the following factors to determine how good of a mascara it is overall and to decide if it's worthy of a place in our edit. While just about every Essence mascara is highly rated, affordable, PETA-certified cruelty-free, and designed to emphasize your lashes, different products serve different purposes, and that's due to their slightly varying formulas. Some are waterproof, some resist flaking and smudging, some are designed for falsie-like volume, and some provide a little bit of everything. Shop The Best Essence Mascaras Yes, some of the best mascara buys will withstand rain, tears, and even a dip in the ocean. And while we may once have had to compromise a little on the look of the mascara for it to withstand wetness, waterproof formulas have come on in leaps and bounds. Today, many look as good as their non-water-repelling counterparts. Each variation of the Essence mascara range has the same basic design, the only difference is the colour of the text and graphics. These slight changes not only help to identify all variations as part of the same Essence Lash Princess range, but to also easily identify at a glance which variation of the mascara you’re actually purchasing .. a real boon if you’re out makeup shopping after a long night partying.In Lab tests, this mascara scored tops for not irritating eyes and for resisting flakes. Several testers commented that it was comfortable to wear, saying, "I forgot I was even wearing it," and "lashes feel flexible," and "it gives mega length and volume but somehow doesn't feel heavy on the lashes." When our Beauty Lab pros test mascara, we start by rounding up hundreds of the most popular mascara formulas on the market and then whittle down the field. We test each product for performance, wearability, ease of application and consumer satisfaction. For waterproof mascara, the Lab monitors results as testers doused their mascara-coated lashes in warm water to see how well each product resisted smearing and running. We've tested hundreds of mascaras over the past decade, but in our most recent test, experts tested 10 mascaras individually and evaluated them across 40 surveys, resulting in over 100 data points and comments. One reviewer wrote: "After falling in love with the regular mascara, I got the waterproof version because I live in the South where humidity ruins everything. It worked fantastically for everyday wear so I decided to try it out at the beach while playing in the waves for hours. It held up amazingly. After 6 hours of salty waves making both direct and indirect hits to my face, only a few smudges were noticeable and wiped away easily leaving still gorgeous lashes." One reviewer wrote: "This PRIMER IS A MASTER! It increases the volume and length of my lashes before I even apply the mascara, once I put the mascara on WOW it almost looks like I’m wearing false lashes! So much volume and it keeps my mascara in place all day!"

Testers praised Maybelline's Total Temptation for separating lashes, not clumping and creating a natural, subtle look that's perfect for everyday wear . The large brush has a bit of a learning curve, but offers smooth application that remains clump-free throughout multiple coats. Some people want all-day staying power, but they don't necessarily want to deal with a hard-to-remove waterproof formula. If that describes you, Essence's tubing Bye Bye Panda Eyes formula is a great option. Unlike standard pigmented mascaras, this one wraps each individual lash in a tube-like enclosure. As a result, it won't smudge, flake, or fade, even in the presence of mild moisture — but when you wash your face with warm water and just a bit of pressure, the tubes slide right off, leaving your lashes clean and lightweight. That way, you can get long-lasting volume without scrubbing. From glancing at the picture online I just presumed the design on the lid was printed but its actually embossed in a rubber material which is another nice touch. This also makes the lid easier to grip when you’re applying the mascara, I’m not sure if this was the reason for rubber addition but either way it’s pretty helpful if you’re like me and prone to dropping things. The wandFormula:Waterproof mascaras can be seriously drying, so look for formulas with nourishing ingredients to avoid causing unnecessary damage to your lashes. There are so many brilliant Lancôme mascaras that one of the brand's waterproof options had to make the cut. Like its non-water-withstanding counterpart, Lash Idôle Waterproof creates beautiful fluttery lashes thanks to multi-length bristles that catch on to every lash to add length and definition. One reviewer wrote: "For years and years, I've tried to find a mascara that wouldn't smudge. I've bought very, very expensive brands of waterproof mascara that always end up failing at some point during the day. Bye Bye Panda Eyes is, hands down, the absolute best mascara I have ever tried. It has never, ever smudged."

One of the best volumising mascaras, the original Better Than Sex mascara has a stellar reputation, and those mega lifting and volumizing capabilities also come in a waterproof edition. Just like the original, the hourglass-shaped wand catches sparser lashes in the inner and outer corners of the eye brilliantly and lifts all of them up to add a great amount of volume to lashes.Consider how waterproof you need it to be: If you plan to go swimming, you want a robust waterproof formula. But if you're looking for something sweat resistant, for example, you might be better off reaching for a tubing mascara. This will be less damaging and could be more suitable for your needs.

Editor’s Note: We reviewed this article on September 22, 2023. As per our editorial policy, we are constantly updating our content, to make sure it reflects the best of the best when it comes to beauty, wellness, and fashion. We want to assure our readers that we still stand by our recommendations, which we do. Most testers liked this mascara, which scored well for lengthening and not flaking or smudging and it was the very best for being easy to remove. Inspired by Dry Bar's iconic round brushes, this mascara’s innovative wand is designed to separate, lift and volumize lashes — like a professional blowout for your eyelashes. There’s not much more for me to say about this wand. It’s a pretty standard shape and similar to lots of other mascaras on the market. From first inspection the product does seem to clump over the bristles slightly, so I did have to wipe the excess off on the rim of the lid, but that’s pretty standard for lots of mascaras. Testing the Essence False Lash Effect Mascara When I applied the first coat I noticed I had to be quite careful as the wand is pretty large and not the best for getting into those tight inner corners despite the tapered end. Just be mindful of this and go in carefully on your first application, I ended up with some slight smudging on my eyelids. As with any product, once you’ve tried it a few times you’ll soon become a pro at the technique needed for a seamless application.Deputy Editor Jessica Teich teamed with Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Sabina Wizemann for this article. Sabina led Lab and consumer tests, analyzed the data and compiled them in a technical report, while Jessica distilled the findings, gathered additional recommendations from makeup artists and editors and wrote this roundup. Price point:Always a key consideration, but if you want a stellar formula that won't flake and nourishes your lashes, consider spending just a bit more - it really is worth it. Aqua (Water), Paraffin, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera (Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax), Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polybutene, Butylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Nitrate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).