This mascara is better than any of the expensive department store brands. It goes on perfectly with no clumping, and my eyelashes hold their curl.

I purchased this based on the very strong reviews here, but my experience was so different. I found this to be the most clump-prone mascara I have ever used. I tried putting it on with the wand fully loaded. I tried wiping the wand clean. No matter what I could not get a smooth, clump-free application. I am patient and willing to work it to get my lashes to look good, but I could not achieve the desired result. I tried several times before I gave up and returned it. Plus I too found that if I got it in my eyes it was irritating. With this one I just didn't have the same experience as my peers.

Ok first I wanted a different color and I got black. Plus I wore it and it did nothing for my lashes at all and that night my eyes burned even after removing it. It also was flaking a bit while I was out and it was getting in my eyes not a positive thing! If you want volume and great looking lashes do not get this mascara.

I really like this mascara. It goes on easily, doesn't clump and looks great. It does flake and smudge a little after a long day (hence the 4 stars), but is still a great option for contact wearers. I agree with the other reviewer about the waterproof version -- terrible! Definitely stick with the regular stuff.

I love this mascara and I am not one who easily puts on mascara. I am awkward at it. I have long lashes; however, I was never shown how to put make-up on and just sort of 'winged-it' and kind of make a mess of my lashes. This wand has come to my aid! No clumping, smearing, smudging, etc. Best of all, it is easy to clean off with soap and water! However, I did not like the waterproof version! It was a total MESS! It clumped, smeared, smudged, flaked just terrible. Stick with the regular version.

I LOVE this mascara! When I used it for the first time it was markedly easy to apply without getting clumps (compared to other brands I had used before). I've now used it for at least a couple years, with no need or desire to switch to something else. I also wear contacts, and I've never had a problem. I would definitely recommend it.

I really like this mascara! It separates my lashes, and is really easy to apply. I only took off one star because it flakes just a little.

This is my absolute favorite drugstore mascara! It doesn't clump, and it makes lashes look long and thick. You won't regret buying this mascara.

This is better than any high end mascara I've ever used. It doesn't clump or flake and makes my lashes very glossy - natural but glam at the same time. THIS IS THE BEST MASCARA at any price point. I highly recommend it.

GREAT mascara with a brush that leaves my lashes with virtually no clumps/sticking together. I highly recommend this mascara -- especially for this amazing price. However, definitely buy the non-waterproof version; the waterproof formula leaves black circles below the eyes when wearing any eye creams.