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Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara vs Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara

Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara edges out essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, 8.4 to 8.0. It wins on performance, wear time and shade range, while the Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara is stronger on value.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara

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Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
8.0Great
8.4Great
Payoff & performance30% of score
8.2
8.4
Wear time15% of score
7.0
7.7
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
6.0
8.3
Value20% of score
9.6
8.9
Community love20% of score
8.4
8.7
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$4.99/ 0.4 ozDrugstore
$13.99/ 0.24 fl oz / 7.2 mlDrugstore
Price per ounceLowest wins
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$57.46 / oz
What it does
  • Lash volume
  • Lash length
  • Buildable
  • Long-wear
  • Lash volume
  • Lash length
  • Buildable
  • Long-wear
Made for
All skin types
All skin types
Format
Mascara
Mascara
Texture
Black volumizing formula applied with a conical fiber brush
Brand describes a liquid, non-sticky, lightweight bamboo-infused formula with a pigmented, semi-matte finish
ShadesMore wins
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9
Fragrance-free
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Claims
Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Paraben-free
Ophthalmologist-tested, Dermatologist-tested
Brand origin
🇩🇪 German skincare
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Budget shoppers who want dramatic volume
  • • Straight or sparse lashes that need a lot of grab
  • • Trying a viral mascara with little financial risk
  • • Shoppers who want length and separation on a drugstore budget
  • • Anyone wanting a colored mascara in the same formula
  • • Contact lens wearers who prefer an easy-to-remove washable mascara
Strengths
  • Very low $4.99 price
  • Conical fiber brush grabs small lashes for a false-lash look
  • Cruelty-free and paraben-free per the brand
  • Long, separated lashes in creator wear tests with minimal flaking
  • Nine shades, including brown and several colored options
  • Washable formula removes with micellar water
Watch-outs
  • Several users report smudging, transfer or mid-day flaking
  • Limited shade choice compared with other mascaras
  • Very flexible wand that some users find hard to work into the lash roots
  • Some users report a clumpy, dry build after one swipe

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara or Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara?

Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara edges out essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, 8.4 to 8.0. It wins on performance, wear time and shade range, while the Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara is stronger on value.

Which costs less?

essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara typically sells for about $4.99 and Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara for about $13.99, based on retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (payoff & performance, wear time, shade range & inclusivity, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.