a great mascara- would have given it a 5 if it didn't look so clumpy on the first coat. it does its job of lengthening and thickening. makes my eyes look defined and dark, especially after 3 coats. it's a lot like maybelline's soft n full but doesn't give me raccoon eyes at the end of the day. it does not flake, and does not weight your lashes down (i.e. uncurls them). there is a weird stench when i take out the wand, but still a good mascara if u want dramatic lashes!