MAYBELLINELash Stiletto Ultimate Length Waterproof Mascara, Very Black, 1 Count

I was going to wear false lashes to an event tonight and remembered I had this mascara. Not sure why I stopped using it all the time. My lashes came out perfectly long and separated, pretty much like the lashes I purchased, and so much faster and easier. Held up really well in the Arizona heat and when I got home, they looked just like they did after I applied it. Came off easily with Olay wet cleansing towelette. Purchasing more.

Never clumps. Wears. No crumbling on my cheeks. Coats well. I bend the brush a little against the opening, the first time I use it as I like a curved brush. This is my favorite mascara. I have tried $42 mascaras that don't match it. For special times, going out, photos, etc., when I really need to build it, I'll put a fiber-type clear or white mascara under it. Perfect application.

I purchased this mascara because I ran out of my Benefit They're Real mascara. I decided to go with this product because the brand has a great reputation, the wand/formulation, etc seemed to match my Benefit mascara, and the price was 1/4 of the price of the Benefit brand. With having to replace my mascara every couple of months (I used mascara every day) spending $24 a pop can get quite pricey. This mascara performs the same as the Benefit brand:1. The brush head was small allowing me to get up close to my lash line, it separates my lashes well, and does not bleed onto my hooded lid when applied.2. It is completely waterproof - some mascaras state they are waterproof and one sad SPCA commercial later I look like a raccoon.3. It is a true dark black versus a blue black so it makes my lashes appear thicker and longer. Truth be told I do have to apply two coats to get the desired thickness, however, you would have to do that with any mascara, including the Benefit They're Real.4. It lasts all day long without bleeding or flaking down onto my under eye and cheek - I even apply to my lower lashes and have never had it bleed down onto my face.I highly recommend this product because it is a great quality mascara that works well and it is affordably priced. This has become my go to mascara and I will continue to purchase it every couple of months without breaking the bank!

Checks all the boxes for a great mascara: lengthening, volume, lash separation, no clumps, no lid transfer, all in just 2 swipes! Very light, smooth application, no flaking over the course of the day.Best "waterproof" mascara I have found, depending on how much you apply. If I put on 1-2 layers and then get in the water, there are no obvious raccoon eyes but if I add more product to achieve more dramatic look, there's a visible residue around my eyes. But the formula + brush combination of this product is so amazing, 1-2 layers is perfect for a defined natural look.This mascara makes my lashes perfectly fanned out and long so they look like falsies but they're actually real! Can't say enough good things about this mascara.*Note: some users have mentioned a difference in the Amazon product vs Target. Can't say much on that except that I first purchased it on Amazon and liked it enough to look for it at my local target when Amazon was out of stock. Since then, I have repurchased at Target several times and have had no complaints. Maybe look for it in-store before purchasing through Amazon to minimize chance of a less-than-stellar experience (because you deserve to experience this stellar product as it was intended).

Appearance-wise, this is probably one of the best mascaras I have tried. It had good separation, nice length, decent volume, and did not clump. It looked great throughout the day and there was no need to reapply as it did not fade (or flake).The issue I had with it came later in the day. I have a tendency to rub my eyes in the late afternoon, and when I did, I noticed my eyelashes felt tacky/gooey, like the "waterproof" element used was oil based. With the tackiness, my lashes stuck together a bit after the rubbing. It was also hell to get off. I washed my face before bed and followed up with a warm Q-Tip with soap after because it wasn't coming off under my eyes. I could't get the top lashes to come clean at all. I went to sleep and when I woke up my eyes were smudged wit mascara. Before showering I took another soapy Q-Tip and it was completely black before I showered. AFTER the shower, they were smudged again. Another completely back Q-Tip later, I finally got it off - after 2 face washes and 3 Q-Tips.Overall, my lashes looked great and I might use it again, but definitely NOT as a daily mascara. Way too much work to clean it up.

I have been using this mascara for years, literally YEARS. I refuse to use a different brand or kind since this has been my fave since forever. I stock up on them and use it every day. It makes my lashes full and long without smudging or smearing. Best mascara I have ever used and recommend it to everyone I know.