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. 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 wand Formula:Waterproof mascaras can be seriously drying, so look for formulas with nourishing ingredients to avoid causing unnecessary damage to your lashes.

Another reviewer brought up an additional (and often underlooked) reason why I ~also~ love this mascara so much—the wand. The original formula has a conic-shaped fiber brush, which allows you to build and extend multiple layers without it flaking, while the Sculpted Volume comes with a tapered brush that coats each individual lash for a more defined and separated effect. Finally, the regular Volume version features a curved applicator which allows you to easily get from root to tip for major fullness, all without losing precision and control. This one happens to my favorite of all the Lash Princess varieties, though I do love and use each of them on the reg. 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 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 After coating my lashes once I found that the mascara had made my lashes appear separated and lengthened. It looked beautifully natural, and I have to be honest I was pretty surprised at how much I liked the formula. The wand on the False Lash Effect Essence mascara is exactly the type I’d expect to find in a mascara designed to create volumized drama together with a luxurious false lash effect mascara. Its tapered at the end with a variety of different bristle lengths. This helps to coat each individual lash to create maximum added volume.One reviewer wrote: "I have heard people raving about this mascara so I finally decided to give it a try. I wish I had tried it way sooner! It goes on amazingly smooth, no clumps, and even on my short and very straight lashes, I get a lovely length and curl with this mascara! This will be my go to from now on!" 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.

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essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara

Omg best mascara I have ever brought, and I have brought a lot. I like lengthy lashes. I like the look of false lashes without having them, and this delivers,” says one customer. I couldn’t agree more, but for me, the best part of this mascara is that it doesn’t dry instantly, which allows you to build up the product without it clumping and flaking—I call my method “lash sculpting,” and Lash Princess allows me to achieve this. This same testament is echoed in another five-star review too. “This has [become] my favorite mascara. It lasts & doesn’t dry super fast so you can build it as much as you want,” she says. As you can see in the images of me above, I’m using the original Lash Princess False Effect Mascara in waterproof 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. 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. 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."

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. Its finally time to get into the real testing. It doesn’t really matter how great a product looks, the proof is in the pudding; above all else you want a mascara to perform well. 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. 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. INGREDIENTS: 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).