I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the best mascara I have ever worn. I am a total mascara snob. I typically spend $30 on a tube of mascara on brands such as Urban Decay, Smashbox, NARS, or Too Faced. None of them compare to this brand! I tend to shy away from waterproof mascara because I feel that it doesn't preform well and at the end of the day I end up ripping out half my eyelashes. This was so not the case! I had long lashes (though, not TOO thick) and they didn't drop little black specks of mascara onto my cheeks. The best part is how easily it came off with makeup remover... but how GREAT it survived tears and water. Believe me, I tested both thoroughly, and it lasted. BUY THIS. SERIOUSLY.