I don't usually wear mascara often because of smudging under my eyes, but the DV Mascara is my favorite mascara so far. I haven't had any problems and I really like it. The silicone brush evenly coats lashes without clumping and I can see how smooth the rich black mascara glides on. I like that it comes with a lighted case and a mirror on the side as many of us would find it very useful. The LED light can be turned on and off with just a press of a button on top of the cap.