lengthens lashes well but does not use natural ingredients [SEP] all i can say is wow this mascara definitely lengthens my lashes this photo i took shows my eye on the left side with my old mascara on it and the eye of the right has the curl addict mascara what a huge differencei have bought black brown mascara in the past but i like the look of this carbon black the brush is different than i ve used in the past it has three parts that bubble out compared to just one brush that goes straight across works just as well as the straight across brush that i m used toi was looking for more natural organic ingredients in my make up and although this brand doesn t go along with that philosophy i do like how this mascara makes a big impact in my overall make up look it was also packaged really cute and made up feel like i was receiving a gift in the mail i am very happy with this purchase