16 Best and Worst Waterproof Mascaras

Brave the rain and those sappy rom-coms with one of these best waterproof mascaras. Just steer clear of the worst ones on this list

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You know those heart-wrenching, soul-baring cries at the end of your favorite rom-coms? Think Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" looking for Cat with the heavens pouring down on her. Or Diane Keaton in "Something's Gotta Give," crying for days (long enough to write an entire screenplay).

Both women just lost the loves of their lives, and yet it's you who looks like a total wreck, eye makeup smudged an inch below your lower lid.

What's their secret for crying prettily (other than the fact that it's a movie, of course)? Two words: waterproof mascara.

Skip to see the 16 best and worst waterproof mascaras now.

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 finally wear mascara on your lower lashes without them smudging immediately.

So, when you know you're going to a wedding or about to watch the latest Nicholas Sparks book-turned-film, make sure you're wearing one of these best waterproof mascaras on the market. And avoid the ones that readers say are flaky, clumpy, and don't live up to their waterproof claims. See the 16 best and worst waterproof mascaras now.

See Next Page: The Worst No. 6: Maybelline New York Great Lash Washable Mascara in Waterproof , $6.40

By Sharon J. Yi, Kamala Kirk

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by sweettpea29 Friday, February 3, 2012 at 02:52PM Report as inappropriate

this is the reason why i can't downgrade my mascara, i swear by lancome definicils, i use my rewetting drops for my contacts like crazy and my lashes still looks good!

by mosh Friday, February 3, 2012 at 12:52AM Report as inappropriate

:)

by cielona_boco Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 09:08PM Report as inappropriate

I'm surprised to see Great Lash as a worst mascara! It's one of my favorites!

by MissXu Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate

I really love Lancome. Seems to be a all around great mascara. Waterproof and Regular mascara. Love it.

by tiffany_gallehugh Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 08:29AM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by Benahir Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 08:09AM Report as inappropriate

I was surprised the covergirl one made the 9 spot!

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 05:51PM Report as inappropriate

Looks like excellence in the waterproof versions of some great mascara. Not surprised that the L'oreal Double Extend and Voluminous made it onto the list. The regular versions are great too.

by skinpro Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

I have to agree with a lot of these, I do however love the Great Lash mascara in the non waterproof formula. I have also had really good experience with Maybelline Falsies mascara. Ive heard some reviews on it that were good, some really bad but ive had no problems out of it!

by jslate304 Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10:56PM Report as inappropriate

I so agree with this. I have tried almost all of these at some point.

by laurie72 Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

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