Abstract: A mascara application system comprising, in combination; a reservoir for mascara containing one opening, a closure for said reservoir, said closure having an inner surface and an outer surface, a wand having a proximal end affixed to the inner surface of said closure and a distal end having rows of tufted bristles protruding there from; and contained in the reservoir, a mascara composition having at least one substantive film forming polymer and at least one vaporization agent present in an amount sufficient to cause the composition to dry in a period of time ranging from 1 second to five minutes after application to the lashes.