To be honest, I may be too used to other mascaras with different effects , but when I tried this "false lash" effect , that's what i expected , but sadly , it dissapoints in that area , I'm completely convinced that whoever says this gives a false eyelash effect has clearly never tried any of Maybelline's line of mascaras. Not worth the price at all. But , yes , if you're looking for good waterproof mascara , this one will do.