I like this mascara but it does get a bit clumpy at times. some days it goes on great, others it doesnt. I dont like how I never know if I will have clumps or not

Had high hopes for this mascara. I am a huge fan of the Voluminous Carbon Black. But it was just a disappointment,mainly of four big points. 1. The product is very dry, so it tends to clump very easy, specially the more coats you add; I once ended up with tarantula lashes, I was not happy. 2. I bought in purple, that is more of a dark lilac, and it never gave any color payoff. 3. The wand. For me the brush is huge, so I had to be extra careful not smudge the mascara on my lid or face; also the way the bristles are,with the dry formula, for me it was a formula for tarantula lashes. And the final reason that I don't like the wand is that it is a flexible wand, so applying the mascara is also a bit of a hassle;honestly who thought that a flexible wand, specially with a dry formula was a good idea!. 4. This mascara flakes soooo much, it only takes about 4 hour of wear when you start noticing purple flakes on your cheeks. Well at least people can see my mascara is purple. For me this became a dud, and I have been trying to use it for the mas 5 weeks, so I gave it a good chance,but it is a mascara that I won't buy again.

I was really unimpressed by this mascara. I am constantly on the lookout for a mascara that meets my needs (waterproof, lengthening, volumizing, dramatic look) The brush was too flexible and so long that I was not able to apply the mascara so that it wasn't gloppy or being poked in the eye by the brush, or getting the mascara everywhere but my lashes. It went on clumpy and once dry flaked off and got into my eyes and irritated them. I was not even close to achieving the look this product claimed to create. I love L'Oreal, but this was a dud.