Anastasia Lash Genius Waterproof Topcoat, $22, is like a bodyguard for your wimpy, smudge-prone mascara: It effectively protects your application from any pesky liquid (sweat, tears, pool water) that tries to mess with it.

Apply the satin-finish, light-as-air gel to both sides of your lashes to keep your mascara flake-proof, smudge-proof and budge-proof all day long. And, invest in a good waterproof eye makeup remover -- the price you must pay for the awesome waterproofing effect is that the removal process is more difficult.

Ulta Raincoat Waterproof Mascara Topcoat, $10, has an asymmetrical brush: the shorter side allows you to coat your lashes with the clear formula, while the longer side combs through lashes to evenly distribute the product without clumping.

The water-repelling formula doesn't change the look or feel of your HG mascara -- no crunchy lashes here -- just be sure to give it enough time to dry (around 10 to 15 minutes).