This mascara is not all it makes out to be. First of all the brush isn't great and it's difficult to avoid clumps. I had to avoid 2 coats for a good effect, and even then I' not sure my eyes were "brightened". It's fairly pricey, so you expect it to be pretty good, but I have to say I was disappointed. I usually love Smashbox, but I wouldn't go for this mascara!