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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The Worst No. 5: CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Eye-Brightening Waterproof Mascara, $7.24
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.1*
Why:"I should have known this was too good to be true," says one reader. "There was no brightening effect and my eyes certainly didn't pop. This mascara was a complete fail." Another woman calls the quality "pure crap," vowing that this is "the last time I buy drugstore items with terrible false advertisements." One reader says the product "dries up my lashes." And another even "breaks out in tiny hives along my lashline every time I use it." "This made a one-way trip into the trashcan," says another.
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Products Mentioned in This Story
Maybelline New York Great Lash Washable Mascara
Average Member Rating: 6.5
CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Eye-Brightening Waterproof Mascara
Average Member Rating: 5.7
Maybelline New York Intense XXL Volume & Length Waterproof Microfiber Mascara
Average Member Rating: 5.8
CoverGirl LashBlast Length Water Resistant Mascara
Average Member Rating: 5.6
Smashbox Bionic Mascara
Average Member Rating: 3.5
Revlon Fabulash Waterproof Mascara
Average Member Rating: 2.9
Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel
Average Member Rating: 8.2
CoverGirl Professional All-in-One Waterproof Mascara
Average Member Rating: 8.0
Sephora Waterproof Mascara
Average Member Rating: 8.0
Maybelline New York Volum' Express The Classic Waterproof Mascara
Average Member Rating: 8.3
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Waterproof Mascara
Average Member Rating: 8.2
Dior Mascara Diorshow Waterproof - Backstage Makeup
Average Member Rating: 8.7
Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara
Average Member Rating: 8.7
L'Oréal Paris Double Extend Waterproof Mascara
Average Member Rating: 8.7
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I'm looking for a new mascara and this was very helpful! I almost always use waterproof. Thank you.
by rawrxjasmine Friday, May 18, 2012 at 09:12PM Report as inappropriate
I love a list like this so I don't waste my money, thank you
by TBjunkie Monday, April 30, 2012 at 01:41AM Report as inappropriate
The first pictures is pretty intense, I wonder where they find their pictures...lol
by MissXu Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 02:34PM Report as inappropriate
covergirl mascara in the yellow tube in waterproof sucks. I mean the results are fine but it's not waterproof
by sparkly8D Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 01:11PM Report as inappropriate
Can't believe Estee Lauder's Double Wear Zero Smudge or Clinique's Lash Power did not make the best list. They are the BEST. I have very watery allergy prone eyes. These hold up the best, look the best, and are not tough on the lashes (they come off with warm water),
by Thorne Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 07:46AM Report as inappropriate
I don't usually like to use waterproof if I don't have to, but when I do I use Revlon Falsies! I love it! It makes my lashes look so much longer and fuller! Great article, though! Gives me some good alternatives to choose from!
by CCochran Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 06:56AM Report as inappropriate
Usually avoid waterproof mascara anyways
by erica_mendez Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 07:01PM Report as inappropriate
I love the Covergirl Lashblast Length Water Resistent Mascara! It definitley shouldn't have been on the worst list.
by watsername23 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate
Waterproof mascara is a tough one for me....it is just too hard to get off!
by ShanthiDevi Monday, March 19, 2012 at 01:31AM Report as inappropriate
A good waterproof mascara is very hard to find. Thank you for breaking them down for us. I love the best and worst stories!
by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 02:37PM Report as inappropriate
