While I wouldn't say this is an amazing mascara---it's a pretty good every day mascara. It doesn't deliver the volume I'd like but it doesn't smudge really at all, is easy to apply(the tapered brush makes it easy to get the inner lashes more precisely), and wears well. It's not my holy grail of mascaras but I don't hate it. I guess the best way to put it is: I'll use it until I have to replace it and it'll do 'till then. If you're looking for a decent mascara that delivers definition, and is easy to apply---This is a good one to try. But just don't believe the hype!