this mascara is great because its the kind that includes the primer and mascara. the primer is great because it lengthens the lashes greatly. The mascara alone sucks because it isnt very effective nd makes ur lashes darker but not at all long or thick. the primer however lengthens and thickens ur lashes effectively and after waiting for about a minute for it to dry use the mascara and ur lashes look great. it has the same effect as false eyelashes. i love it and i use it everyday