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By Kali Borovic/Jan. 18, 2022 8:58 pm EST

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Here’s everything you need to know about their top rated mascara, so you can add it to your makeup bag ASAP. 

Essence Cosmetics

Basically, this is a must-have mascara that is available right now. That’s major, considering that viral beauty items almost always sell out before people can get their hands on them. Also, this formula is so popular that, according to the brand, one of these mascaras is sold every 3.5 seconds and Essence is making sure that there’s enough to go around. 

Not only are the reviews incredible, but people are actually sharing how to get the best application as well. “I LOVE this mascara!! Read a blog on it and figured why not try it for $5 and to my surprise it’s just as good if not better than the $20 mascara I’ve been using,” one review says. “As far as some of the reviews saying it’s clumpy, the 2nd ingredient in this is beeswax, if you use body heat to warm up the mascara it will go on super smooth!”

Run, don’t walk to get this mascara. Or, you know, take your time, because this staple is affordable and available at tons of locations. Something tells us it will become a must-have in your makeup bag, either way.