COVERGIRLLash Blast Volume Mascara, Very Black

I really like this mascara. The color is nice, and it stays on all day without smudging. The only complaint I have is the brush is a bit awkward to hold, sometimes; something about the shape of the handle is off. The mascara, itself, is great. It coats my lashes really well and I haven't had a problems with clumps. I do sometimes use a smaller brush from another brand because that seems to work better than the large brush that comes with it. But this is the only mascara I buy, anymore.

This is what works for me. I've got very fine lashes that are pretty long, but the tips get bleached by the sun and turn invisible. I never get clumps with this mascara, and it definitely lasts all day/night, but it comes off easily with a cotton round and some micellar water. Very buildable, but you don't need 500 coats.

Thicker lashes, doesn’t add length but it all depends what your going for. Long or thick? If you want all it’s fenty.

My holy grail! For reference I have dark but very straight eyelashes. They do not curl or hold a curl at all but out of the 20 mascaras I’ve tried over the years this one gives me the most lift and definition!

Favorite Mascara. I’ve used it for years and love it.

Overall, I can say I'm satisfied with this mascara itself.I've been using the Maybelline Great Lash but saw great reviews on this one so thought I'd give it a try.As far as mascara goes, I really don't see any difference between this and the Maybelline Great Lash.The brush is shaped differently - - fatter and with shorter silicone bristles than the Maybelline. It took a little practice b/c at first I found that my lashes clumped more with this than with the Maybelline, but using a little lighter hand with this achieves a nice and similar result.It does work as advertised - - - waterproof and smudge proof through hot weather, workouts and even swims.My biggest peeve with this, and the reason I'll be going back to Maybelline Great Lash when I run through this tube, is the shape of the tube and wand. I'm not talking about the brush itself, but the shape of the wand handle that you hold onto while applying the mascara.Am I the only one that finds the conical shape hard to hold onto? Or maybe I just happen to apply my mascara differently than others do.I typically hold onto the wide part of the brush handle to apply to the majority of my lashes, but then I always slide my fingers down to the top part of the handle when I apply to my bottom and outer edge lashes. I cannot tell you how many times the brush has squirted out of my fingers when I adjust my hold onto it.The conical shape that narrows toward the end make it difficult to hold onto. This is made worse because the plastic is sort of micro-textured and doesn't really allow a nice finger hold at the narrow end.Silly to judge a mascara on the packaging, but the Maybelline gives me the same result without the dropsies and mess. Sorry CoverGirl.

Great for volume! I don’t wear mascara often, so it does itch my eyes a little, but I get used to it.

This is one of the best cheaper mascaras that holds a curl and is buildable. It stays in the rotation.