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The 9 Best Waterproof Mascaras — and the 2 WorstThese reader picks for best waterproof mascara will help you beat smudging, smearing and running for good. Plus, see which two were voted the worst |
The best waterproof mascara is one that sticks around, resisting pesky smudges, smears and flakes no matter how much time you spend in humid weather, sweaty workouts or pools. Many women would consider waterproof mascara an essential in their beauty arsenals. But for every top-notch waterproof mascara at the drugstore or department store, there's a product that doesn't deliver on its claims.
Not only does a great waterproof mascara help you avoid raccoon eyes, it can also curl stubbornly straight lashes. In fact, waterproof mascaras will hold your curl better than volumizing mascaras, which tend to weigh lashes down. Also, if you have naturally oily lids, you can even wear waterproof mascara on your lower lashes without fear of smudges.
So, when you're going to a wedding, hitting the beach or watching a sappy flick, make sure you're wearing one of these best waterproof mascara buys — and avoid the low-rated picks that readers call the worst.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Worst Waterproof Mascara No. 2: L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara, $8.95
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Not only does a great waterproof mascara help you avoid raccoon eyes, it can also curl stubbornly straight lashes. In fact, waterproof mascaras will hold your curl better than volumizing mascaras, which tend to weigh lashes down. Also, if you have naturally oily lids, you can even wear waterproof mascara on your lower lashes without fear of smudges.
So, when you're going to a wedding, hitting the beach or watching a sappy flick, make sure you're wearing one of these best waterproof mascara buys — and avoid the low-rated picks that readers call the worst.
Image via Imaxtree
SEE NEXT PAGE: Worst Waterproof Mascara No. 2: L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara, $8.95
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Time for me to get the Full & Soft Waterproof!
by EricaC123 Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 03:17AM Report as inappropriate
Love Cover Girl's Professional, Maybelline's "Full and Soft," and Lancome's versions--absolutely agree!
by GigiSD Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 12:49PM Report as inappropriate
I absolutely LOVE the Revlon HD waterproof mascara!!! That other one (Revlon Flashpoint I think) didn't do well in the survey but the new HD one is really good. I don't have to retouch it all day and I'm a musician and I have really long days (and nights!) I don't wear false lashes so I don't know how it works for those but it makes mine look dark and full without excessive clumping. Love it!!
by kerry1920 Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 11:51AM Report as inappropriate
Hate to say it and hate to pay for it, but there's no better payoff than Chanel.
by hautecurvywoman Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 02:59AM Report as inappropriate
Thanks
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:33AM Report as inappropriate
Have not tried any of these yet, but I mostly wear non waterproof mascaras.
by Chris213 Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 08:03AM Report as inappropriate
I used DiorShow for years, but Lancôme is better!
by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 02:30PM Report as inappropriate
I fall in love with Lancôme for couple months ago! Maybelline's somewhat not for me anymore! Thx for sharing, hmm i would know which one i gonna to buy next time!
by kimmie_hoa_la Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 06:20AM Report as inappropriate
I'm surprised that Blinc mascara wasn't on the list. I love the stuff, even though it tends to clump if you don't separate them with a metal lash comb, but it stays and stays and stays, I love it.
by Euromongrel Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 06:35PM Report as inappropriate
I only wear waterproof mascara, and have tried so many... I have found that Maybelline Falsies and Loreal Million Lashes, each in waterproof formula, are excellent and affordable!
by gerrsbabe Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate