Not to spoil the ending for you, but Essence Lash Princess Mascara is absolutely worth the hype. I now see (with eyes framed by lush lashes) why it's the No. 1 bestselling mascara on Amazon.

To achieve the look, EllieDaisyLouise curled her “short, straight eyelashes” and layered mascara onto them – and the product in question? Say hello to Essence Lash Princess False Effect Mascara.

No matter which mascara you choose ... it’s pretty much impossible to go wrong if you have Essence’s Lash Princess False Lash Effect in your kit. When I tested it out for myself, I was ...

But sometimes you don’t have to overcomplicate things. Essence is an affordable drugstore brand, and their Lash Princess mascara has gained a cult following over the years. And for good reason ...

Amazon reviewers and top beauty editors (including ours!) agree that Essence Lash Princess Mascara is one of those cult-favorite products that's truly a best beauty buy. Retailing for under $5 ...