Being a beginner in this wonderful world of beauty, this mascara works for me perfectly. As I am still finding my feet around what colors to try or how bold the application should be, this mascara is a joy...the application is awesome as it lengthens my short eyelashes and also separates each strand giving a wider appearance. I love the fact that it not "wet" as other applicators are leaving some what of a clumpy look....will definitely continue to use this product until I have "earned my wings onto a bigger and bolder look.....