amazons system of reviews are very helpful for those of us contemplating a purchase [SEP] an ad for this mascara just came on tv it caught my eye because i have thin lashes and i am also always looking for a new mascara that just might do what the company says it might do i do most if not all of my shopping on amazon and have found that every time i do not consider the majority of the reviews i have regretted it especially when the newer product cost double or more than the product that i am currently using this mascara seems to fall under this description i read all the reviews and the pictures that accompanied some of the reviews there is a saying about being forewarned and i think i will heed everything on this problem and will be forearmed