essence | Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara (3 Pack) | Smudgeproof Volume & Length | Cruelty Free & Paraben Free

★★★★★ To say that this is the best mascara I’ve ever used is an understatement y’all.I was shocked at the length and volume of my lashes the first time I applied it. It holds up all day, only occasionally leaving some residue under my eyes, but that is easily wiped away.But the real superpower in this little tube is how well it holds up to a good cry.For all the folks out there who are grieving, struggling with depression, or just crying a lot for some reason, you can take solace in the knowledge that this mascara won’t budge, no matter how much you sob. I am grieving for my younger brother who died in August, and crying is just a part of who I am now. One day at work, not long after I purchased my Lash Princess, I was thinking of him and couldn’t stop crying. I was in my own office with the door shut, but I was out of tissues (go figure). So I made a quick dash for the bathroom hoping no one would see me, because I was sure that there was mascara all over my face… but there wasn’t. Like, at all. I checked later to see if I had ordered waterproof by mistake, and I hadn’t. It’s just. That. Good.You can’t beat the price, the effects are stunning, and the product really holds up to anything you can throw at it.I will say that when I apply it, I first blot the wand off with a tissue. Especially when you have a new tube, a lot of product comes off at once and it can get clumpy if you apply too much. Otherwise no complaints. Do yourself a favor and add this to your cart.

★★★★★ After trying almost every mascara out there at all different price points, this mascara is way better than any others for my blonde mature lashes. I don't have as many as I did when I was younger, and they're not as long, but Essence found the magic with its Princess Lashes. I don't like waterproof mascara because it pulls out your lashes when you wash it off. This goes on smooth, is buildable, finds lashes I didn't know were there, and washes off fairly easily. And if I happen to wear it to bed, I can do a little refresh in the morning, and it looks perfect. I hope they never change the formula or stop producing it. It's super-amazing.

★★★★☆ I recently removed my lash extensions after having them on for almost a year to take a break from them so of course my natural lashes aren’t like they used to be. I went on the hunt for a new mascara, (the one I was using was L’Oréal lash paradise) and that one was just ok. I came across Essence and I read the reviews which were all pretty good so I decided to try. I have been using it and I can honestly say that it makes a huge difference. It truly makes my lashes look longer and fuller. I do like it but I don’t love it. Reason for that is that it smudges. I almost always have a little bit under my eyes sometime in the day while wearing it. Other than that, it would be perfect. I guess I just need to play around with some hacks to avoid smudging. The mascara is not too bad for $5.