I am usually really happy with l'Oreal products, particularly their mascaras, so this seemed like a good purchase. I have to say I was deeply disappointed with this one.
The packaging is fine, the tube is a bit thin but fine. For me the biggest problem is the design of the brush - it's just straight, it adds no curl or ability to really shape lashes. I find it way too easy to hit the top of my lid or face with the brush because it's just so awkward. I don't even bother to try doing lower lashes - it's just too hard.
The mascara itself is fine I suppose - though I do find it gets clumpy if I try to do more than one application. I do like the colour - it's a nice deep black.
I wouldn't buy this again, but I am going to give it a try with a different brush to see if that helps. I think the actual mascara isn't too bad, it's just the application process that's super painful!
I disagree with the claim of "in just one stroak you get..." but with more application of product you can get really good look. This product has been around for a long time but they have changed it slightly and took it off the market for a while because in the original advert the model was found to actually be wearing false lashes. Anyway this product was my favourite for a while I really liked the comb and at that time I had not seen any other product with the same applicator design I liked it alot and would buy a box that had two in it for a cheaper price. $32.99 is a bit of a splurge but delivers a good long lash look.