I found this mascara to be the best i have found so far. Even though as most mascaras do, the applicator always comes with way too much product. So as long as you wipe off excess with a tissue, youll have good luck. This mascara can be purchased with a curved brush, straight brush, and available as waterproof. I reccomend waterproof, as it lasts longer than the normal kind. It also doesnt leave lil flakeys. I found myself with a nice fringy long look, that are definately thicker looking and more dramatic! Now remember the curved brush helps alot too!