L'Oreal Double Extend has a kind of weird chemical-like smell to it, but on my lashes so far it hasn't been too terrible. I can't handle Maybelline mascara, something with the formula makes it smudge like crazy and irritate my eyes. Almay isn't the greatest either. CG Lash Blast made my lashes droop downwards and was kind of clumpy for me. I really like Mary Kay...I know its not available at a drugstore, but its in the same price range, and its my favourite mascara by far. It lengthens, holds curl, doesn't clump, doesn't flake and keeps my lashes feeling soft not crunchy.