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We tested 20 waterproof mascaras to find the best ones to take on your next trip.
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The best waterproof mascaras are long-lasting, easy to remove, and offer excellent lift and volume.
Plenty of options on our list are budget-friendly drugstore favorites, too.
Here are the nine products weve selected as our winners.
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The product separated lashes nicely, too, with no clumping and a generally appealing consistency.
That said, it didnt tug or pull out lashes on removal, which is a big plus.
And still, the product stayed put all day in real-world conditions.
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The color is rich and perfectly jet black, and the overall result is voluminous and glamorous.
This waterproof formulation achieves less volume than the brands non-waterproof version.
It adds both volume and length.
The formula dries quickly, without any stickiness or goopiness.
This product is hard to remove and resulted in next-day raccoon eyes despite our diligent removal efforts.
The result is good volume but not too thick; the overall look is more natural.
The formulation is thin, but the result is bold, dramatic, and defined using multiple coats.
The brush is thick and makes system easy.
While this mascara is buildable, too many coats could result in clumps.
We only needed a coat or two to get the look we wanted.
Its also challenging to remove.
Removal can be challenging, so youll need to exercise patience.
It creates excellent volume and height without the spider-eyes effect and with an overall natural-looking result.
This mascara barely smudged even when we sprayed it with water multiple times in the lab.
Overall, the formulation feels thin and lightweight, perfect for warm weather and humid environments.
The brush can feel a little spiky during system, so use a light touch.
Plus, we found it easy to remove with an oil-based remover.
This mascara requires many layers and precise system to keep lashes from clumping and sticking together.
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In fact, it feels like wearing nothing at all.
We found the applicator was easy to use and picked up just the right amount of product.
This mascara applies evenly, though it requires many coats to build the look.
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It removes easily without tugging and offers solid value given the size of the bottle for the price.
The bristles on the brush are thin and hard, so buildability is a challenge.
It also holds a nice curl, though its not an ideal pick if volume is your top goal.
We experienced some clumping and mild smudging during wear.
For those who prioritize clean, vegan makeup products, this Milk mascara is our pick.
We found that it lengthens and separates lashes nicely, though with a bit of clumping.
Our lashes looked full, supple, and long, with a look that leaned toward the dramatic.
The formulation is lightweight and easy to wear.
The brush has a bit of a wave, so it helps lashes curl upward.
Overall, the wand is fat with a ridged, rubber exterior for solid grip without slippage.
(So it might be better suited for an occasion than everyday wear.)
But we found some issues with clumping and a difficult-to-remove formulation.
Each mascara was tested by two different people.
That may be micellar water and wipes, or it may likelier be an oil-based product.
Thats why removal of waterproof mascara can be challenging, often necessitating an oil-based solution.
Tubing mascara can create a fuller, more natural look and often adds a significant amount of length.
This kind of mascara is water-resistant, but not fully waterproof, as water is required for its removal.
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This included insight from makeup artist and medical estheticianAimee Carr.
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