The first time I used this mascara it was because we were heading out and my friend had handed me hers. It had a small pointed brush which could reach the insides and bottoms of my lashes quite nicely. I then purchased it for myself later but to my disappointment it did not have the same brush. I have naturally long lashes. It is so hard to apply this without having clumps or having way too much on my lashes, despite wiping off the excess on the brush before applying. I am not happy especially since this wasn't a cheap product. I will not be repurchasing, its just laying in my makeup bag.