I find the MAC Zoom Waterfast mascara extremely effective for my fine, sparse eyelashes. It really brings out my eyes - it creates length without clumping, it has a thinner brush so it's easy to coat eyelashes from root to tip. I prefer waterproof mascara and i find that the MAC Zoom Waterfast mascara lasts very well throughout the day - it surely is true to it's name! It is easy to remove and gentle on the eye (I wear contact lenses and have extremely sensitive eyes). It is a great product and reasonably priced at R185!!