essenceLash Princess Curl & Volume Mascara | Vegan & Cruelty FreeClimatePartner certified

I usually use the Covergirl's Full Lash Bloom mascara but i wanted to try something new and bought Essence's Princess mascara. Essence's mascara is notably different being "drier" and less thick than what I'm used to. As a result, it gives more of a natural look, giving a subtle lift and definition. I prefer Covergirl when it comes to a dramatic, voluminous, and bold mascara. It is nice how thin and "dry" the mascara for Essence is since it doesn't clump or put too much product on on the first swipe compared to Covergirl's mascara which is more liquidy. In my images, I used the Essence mascara on my left eye and the Covergirl mascara on my right.

Love this mascara! Repeat customer. I have blond eyelashes so I have to wear mascara to frame my eyes. Does not flake and washes off with soap and water at night. Economical for the price. I have this on my subscribe and save so I never run out.

This mascara gives my lashes amazing volume and length while feeling lightweight. The brush separates lashes well, so no clumps or spider lashes. It’s easy to apply and builds up nicely for a dramatic look without flaking or smudging during the day.

Overall, this is a good mascara! It's been my go-to for about a year because it gets the job done without breaking the bank. However, things have been a little bit hit-or-miss.Pros:Non-allergenic, so my skin/eyes didn't get irritatedEasily washed off with makeup remover, so no harsh or irritating scrubbing.Great price for the amount of product in the container.A forgiving mascara that's good for beginners.Layers wellCons:Doesn't hold a curl very well. I have thin, straight lashes, and this is not the most successful mascara for giving my curl. The volume tends to be good, but without curl, it flakes off very easily.Tends to flake---after exercise, or 2-3 hours of normal life, it smudges beneath my eyes and in my corners.Clumps kind of easily---like l said, might just be my lashes, but even after wiping extra product off the brush my lashes feel clumpy and not super separated/defined.Breakdown:While not the best mascara for short, stubby lashes, longer lashes would most likely hold this mascara better. Great for layering/distributing product, but not the best for definition or curl.

This is my favorite cheap mascara. It is also my favorite mascara from this brand. The spoolie is thick, so you can easily push up your lashes while applying it, while keeping your eyelids clean. I also don't believe that it dries up very easily, which is nice because I use it daily. I also like the formula, it does not smudge onto your under-eyes as easily as many other mascaras. It is definetly suitable for daily use, and is absolutely worth its' low price.

I love the brush on this, but I found it did nothing to help curl my lashes. I would curl my lashes and usually when I put mascara on, my lashes would remain a little curled, but this just made my lashes straighten out and I would have bad raccoon eyes. It would also only last a few hours before it would just wear off and look like I have nothing on.

This is a good mascara. I use it with primer and the colossal mascara and my lashes look longer.

10/10 hands down my favorite brand of mascara! This makes my eyes pop, it doesn’t flake off, long lasting, not sticky, dries quick, black is my got to color! Perfect for any baddie in a budget that wants quality product!