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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No. 1: Bourjois Pump Up The Volume Waterproof, $14

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.7*
Why it's great: This mascara passed one reader's ultimate test: "I wore it at my friend's wedding and then at my own, and it lasted the entire day both times (tears, laughing, etc.)." Another reader says, "Even though it's waterproof, I use it everyday. My lashes look great and it doesn't smudge, yet comes off when I wash my face at night with soap or face wash." As for the look, readers say "it doesn't clump and separates my lashes and makes them look fuller" and "I like how this mascara holds a curl for us straight-lash girls … I'm very happy with the way it keeps my lashes looking natural but very bold." Plus, readers say when they use this mascara their lashes "don't look like hairy spider legs!"

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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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