Since I spend all year in the ocean, I'm a big fan of Fasio's water-resistant, smudge-resistant mascara. I usually use the Permanent Curl Mascara WP Volume, but that mascara leaves my lashes feeling incredibly stiff, so I wanted something a little softer, so I bought this hybrid. Even though it's the same volume type, this one has a softer finish. Or maybe it's a little more natural. It makes my lashes feel softer, but at the same time, it doesn't seem to hold the curl as well. It doesn't smudge during the day, but it does have some issues with the crucial feature of being removable with hot water. It just doesn't come off. Even after soaking my lashes in hot water multiple times to soften them, it just doesn't come off easily, and I can't resist using a cleanser to remove it. It does come off easily, but with this, I feel like my usual Permanent Curl Mascara WP Volume would be fine. It's not bad, but for me, it's a three-star rating, neither good nor bad.