... to expect from this product - the description is poor so I trusted my instincts that it would do ...
I wasn't sure what to expect from this product - the description is poor so I trusted my instincts that it would do what I needed, and it does. The top edge of the open area in the middle is placed along the upper lash line to protect the lid from mascara smears and smudges and it works very well. I like to get my mascara deep into the root area to make the lashes look thicker, and this makes that easy. The top edge of the opening area goes under the lower lash line to protect the under eye area from mascara smudges and also works well. The two sides of the handle have serrations of differing sizes to comb lashes and brows - I might do a quick brow comb with it, but the teeth are too wide for me to want to use it to comb lashes.<br /><br />I gave it four stars instead of five for several reasons. First, I waste a fair amount of mascara onto the applicator as I apply it to the upper lashes (I don't use mascara on my lower lashes so I can't speak to that); the plastic is easily cleaned however. Second, it takes practice to determine how best to hold it against the lid, as any pressure causes my eye to unfocus - kind of disconcerting in mid application. Third, it takes practice to figure out the blinking issue - I have worn makeup for decades and am practiced in holding my eyes open and unblinking, but there's something about having this pressed there that makes me want to blink and it is awkward, since the applicator is holding my lid firmly in place. I now lift pressure and blink, but it can be problematic in the middle of getting the mascara on. I've gotten better at it, but it's still a bit challenging.<br /><br />Overall I'm very happy I bought this and the price can't be beat. It took a while to arrive from Malaysia, but not an unreasonable length of time.
Rating: 4 stars