I got this after a lonnnng time of reading reviews. I'd heard that it "stinks" and the smell is "horrible"...but to be honest, I don't smell anything unless I hold the brush super-super close to my nose. Which is not a smart thing to do, unless you enjoy getting a HUGE BLACK STREAK on your face....what did those other people do, SHOVE IT UP THEIR NOSE so they could complain about the smell?!
This is a long lasting mascara that doesn't clump and provides good volume, but not "extreme" volume. It has a natural look. It DOES "cry off", however, so if you're prone to tears, pass this up. Other than...