In addition to the Covergirl Lashblast, the L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black (Waterproof) has become my HG mascara. It comes with the typical fiber bristles, slightly tapering at the end. The first time I used this mascara, I found the formula to be too watery but that's the case with most newly opened mascaras. The longer I used it, the thicker the consistency became making it easier to apply. While it does not volumize as well as the Covergirl LashBlast, it's good at lengthening and separating your lashes. I have not had a problem with the mascara clumping and this mascara holds the curl pretty well. It has pretty good lasting power (I have worn it for more than 7 hours).

Because I have oily eyelids and due to the shape of me eyes, this mascara sometimes smudge on my bottom lash line but not as bad as some other mascaras I have tried. It is harder to remove so it's best to use makeup remover specifically made for waterproof makeup (I use the Clean and Clear Soothing Eye Makeup Remover). Overall it's a pretty effective mascara for such an inexpensive price. I would definitely repurchase this again.

Great mascara, adds volume & length. I like it because it holds my curl (waterproof formula), but it smudges black marks underneath my eyes throughout the day and is VERY difficult to remove. Won't repurchase.

I have been using this mascara for a couple years now and I love it! Its the only one I ever use, it is very deep black and stays on through almost anything! Its not clumpy and you can do more than one coat without getting clumps or flakes after a few hours. I have even slept with it on a few times by accident and i don't wake up looking like a raccoon! Doesn't rub off and leave black under your eyes! Definitely recommend for a cheaper great mascara. Its a staple in my makeup bag!

I have always had a hard time with finding the perfect mascara. I have really long, fine lashes and so far the brands I have tried make mine clump together really badly especially at the tips. Which is super annoying. I even tried using a comb applicator instead and still had the same problem. I tried a high name brand and still had the same problem. Then used a lash primer product before mascara application and it helped a tiny bit but still clumpiness. So I recently tried this brand and the product had a silkier, more liquid viscosity that went on nicely. But it didn't give them much volume to see. So I'll stick to it for now, but still on the look out for the "perfect" product for my lashes. Otherwise I recommend it as a basic mascara for anyone with average lashes.

I have to agree that this is one of the better mascaras. It does what it says it will do without clumping or flaking .I have bought this many a time and I change types and brands many times just to get a different end result but most of the time I will return to this product. .As with most mascaras thought they tend to run out of steam after awhile( about a month or so) and they are not as effective as they were initially.