I have tried & RETURNED ALOT of mascaras and here are my favorites: Lash Discovery by Maybelline which makes reaching EVERY lash very accessible! It seperates and lengthens each lash; although it does tend to wear off during the day BUT! I see they now have a waterproof one!! Hurray!!This will be one of my "staple" mascaras.I have found that Olay waterproof is very nice,Max Factor 2000 for volume,MAC "X" volume but no length but stayed on all day.I personally have found the drugstore are always better than the expensive lines!!I know waterproof can be "difficult" to remove but it stays on all day and remember! Almay Dual Phase remover is a "dream" to remove waterproof mascara so don't be afraid of waterproof anymore!!!