The previous reviewer must have gotten one that was dried out .
This mascara gives me long, full eyelashes. It is quick and easy. Just use the first step to "thicken" the appearance of your lashes and side two, the comb, to lengthen your lashes. I start with the comb in the middle of my lid in case there is too much mascara on the comb I can then move to the ends and spread the mascara out evenly.
The most surprising thing about this product is the way it wears. I don't think it is called waterproof but I can do hours of yard work, alot of sweating, and it does not smudge or come off AT ALL!! If you pull on your lashes it will come off in tubes, never smudging.
I stocked up and have 5 tubes so I will never run out!