I remember in the old days Maybelline was the first mascara I used- I believe it came wioth a brush and you added water and stirred it up. Now Maybelline has come out with the absolute best. The little comb ap[plicator works great - seperates, defines and after only one coat you look devine. It is inexpensive, and really is waterproof. Only complaint is its hard to remove-  but ALL waterproof mascaras are like this! Maybelline Lash Stylist mascara is my all time favorite-   true! I urage you to try it.