I really like the Mesmerize Mascara. I'm so fed up with the crappy brands available at Wal Mart, Target and similar stores. A complete waste of money , so I was amazed when I tried this and it didn't make a mess of my lashes. It was a clean application without a lot of clumps and black flakes, which all the other ones do, I'm relieved. Thank You, Connie Eyrich