got this thinking it would be a volumizing mascara.  it wasn't.  the mascara definitely gave my lashes length but it did not give me the volume that i thought it would.  i have straight lashes and was really excited to try my first curling mascara.  i first used a curler before applying the mascara and then realized i didn't need to.  it's so nice not having to use a curler.  some things i did not like about the mascara besides not giving me the volume i was hoping for: the curved wand was a little bit difficult for me to get used to (poked myself in the eyes several times) and that it gave me smudges under my eyes as the day wore on.  it does not stand up to 10 hour days in a kitchen.  it was a decent mascara but i'll keep looking for a new one.