No doubt Clinique is one of my favorite brands because of their quality products and this mascara is no exception. With other mascara's, by popular brands I've used, there's always something that didn't measure up but this mascara passes with flying colors in every department! Its not a very thick mascara I would say,but It pays attention to each and every lash ,lengthening and thickening without clumping no matter how many coats I apply which is a huge plus because with other mascara's even with as little as two coats lashes end up sticking to each other! Absolutely no flaking so by mid- day I don't end up with that racoon effect and also easy to remove. Worth every cent !