Waterproof Wonders
It’s the season of sweating, swimming … and smudging mascara. Time to trade in your everyday lash product for a waterproof formula that will survive all day, through all conditions.
When you're ready to get back to your natural look, try a waterproof makeup remover or simple petroleum jelly. Massaging the latter through your lashes and wiping away with a tissue works like a charm.
In the meantime, grab one of these 10 tubes, and kiss raccoon eyes goodbye.
Turn up the Volume
Lancôme mascaras are widely regarded as favorites among beauty addicts, and the waterproof hypnose formula is perfect for achieving fuller lashes. You get all of the volume, without the black-eye look. Swim, sweat, cry—it won’t budge.
To buy: Lancôme Hypnose, $26
Drama Queen
Want sophisticated lashes for date night? Or just feeling dramatic? Aqua Smoky Lash has the best lengthening effect and grabs even the tiniest lashes in the corners of your eyes for full coverage.
To buy: Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash, $23
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Without a Trace
If you like the natural look, BareMinerals is for you. This mascara will glide on without a trace, lifting and separating your lashes for a fresh-faced finish. Keep it light and breezy, or layer this formula with another for great definition.
To buy: Bare Escentuals Flawless Definition, $18
Go Tubing
Don’t coat your lashes—tube them! One swipe of the wand secures a gentle tube around eyelashes, keeping peepers free of irritating mascara ingredients. It won’t rub off, sweat off, smudge off or come off in the pool. Simply remove with a warm washcloth at night; the tubes just glide right off. Great for sensitive eyes, or if you love subtle separation.
To buy: Blinc Mascara, $26
True or Falsies
Maybelline’s The Falsies fans out lashes like a department-store brand with a drugstore pricetag, and the waterproof formula is every bit as good as the regular. No hardening effect, and no crusty lashes.
To buy: Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies, $8
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Beach Benefit
The most natural-looking, youthful mascara on the market, BADgal provides pretty volume without the clumps. And in case you didn’t know, this cult favorite now has a waterproof counterpart. Pick it up for summer beach-going.
To buy: Benefit BADgal Waterproof Mascara, $19
Fun in the Shade
With so much definition, volume and length, people will think you're wearing false lashes. As you would expect, this waterproof formula is classic YSL quality. It also comes in fun shades like “signature violet” and “gold sand” if you want eye-catching alternatives to traditional mascara.
To buy: YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils, $30
Health Nut
Want healthy lashes? Try this naturally derived, triple-conditioning mascara, which plumps from the inside out. Ingredients like olive extract moisturize, and sweet almond oil coats and conditions.
To buy: Neutrogena Healthy Volume, $7
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Water Baby
If you love to go for long runs in the summer heat, or spend lots of time in the ocean, this is the mascara for you. Urban Decay extensively tested its anti-caking gel formula, so no matter how much water you throw at it, the product will stay intact all day long. It’s called “Cannonball” for a reason.
To buy: Urban Decay Cannonball Ultra, $20
On the Ball
Bet you’ve never seen a mascara that looks quite like this one. Givenchy’s waterproof formula comes with a ball-shaped wand for panoramic lift and curling powers. So, give it a whirl on those lashes—literally.
To buy: Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Waterproof, $30
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