As I have aged my lashes have thinned, with this booster I am able to add length and thickness, plus it helps in putting on the mascara way better than with out it. Have sensitive eyes and so far I have had no allergic reactions. If you don't want to use mascara once it drys you can, just do not apply powdered eye shadow after, as it will set on it, so do it before and finish with the booster.