I love this product. I use it for a more casual but sexy look. It's not clumpy. I haven't tried using my fingers to pinch the lashes together. I swoop it on and swoop out the door. I don't think that this mascara is for everyone or for every occasion but definitely works for me when I want to glam up my casual look in a unique way. I love that it's unique and it makes me feel unique when wearing it.