MarenSeattle, yes i do remember the cake mascara! I don,t know which one you used but i used to get mine at the local variety store as a teen.
I have to say i always got my compliments while using the lancome but now more so with the Tarte as it makes them look thicker.
My mom used to have the lenses on her glasses curved because of her lashes.
I work in retail(pet industry) and people ask me so much that it doesn,t even feel like a compliment anymore(not bragging) but its nice to know i still have them!