I really love this mascara. It is cheap and it makes my lashes thick and look longer, because i have blonde, short lashes. I apply really thin, let it dry and then put another layer. Reading what some of the people say about this, i would have to disagree. I have never had problems with it clumping or running, and i don't use the waterproof. People have also said that it flakes. I have had that happen, but only when you pile a ton of it on!