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6 Waterproof Mascaras That You Will Last Through Anything

6 Waterproof Mascaras That You Will Last Through Anything

A workout, a night out, and even sex! By Kimberly Ong

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Lashes, like every other body part, come in all shapes and sizes. Needless to say, there’s a wide range of mascaras that are available to accentuate your lashes, whether they’re pin-straight, sparse or stubby. Yet, no matter what your lash type and desired lash effect is, no one wants to run the risk of raccoon eyes as a result of smudged mascara. Here, we put to test some of the most widely raved about waterproof mascaras—don’t go shopping without reading this!

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L’Oréal Paris False Lash Butterfly Waterproof Mascara, $27.90

As its name suggests, this features a unique patented wand that is shaped like a butterfly wing. Designed to reach every single lash and stretch them outwards and upwards, it offers lashes a fanned out look that also helps give the illusion of lifted lids. Plus, the creamy formula coats lashes to build volume without flaking or clumping. One coat is enough to see visible results, and three coats will give a false lash effect. Just wait about 30 seconds between application to allow for the formula to set before layering on more. This lasts through tears, perspiration and humidity, perfect for a night out dancing.
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Waterproof Mascaras That Will Last Through Anything L’Oréal Paris False Lash Butterfly Waterproof Mascara

Heroine Make Super Waterproof Volume & Curl Mascara in Black 01, $21.90

This coveted Japanese mascara has a jet black pigment which clings onto lashes and will never run down your face. With a curled wand designed for Asian eyes, the mascara brush reaches each individual lashes so the lightweight formula spreads evenly and smoothly over lashes, lengthening and volumising them for a baby doll effect. The waterproof formula is one of the most stubborn ones, so make sure you remove this with a bi-phase eye makeup remover. To avoid pulling and tugging, saturate a cotton pad and hold on lashes for 10-15 seconds to let the mascara dissolve.
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Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, $35

The waterproof version of the cult Better Than Sex mascara comes in a cute metallic tube adorned with fake water droplets just because. It holds the same hourglass shaped brush, which deposits the pigmented formula evenly, thickening individual lashes and holding them in place. Thanks to water-resistant polymers, it repels moisture and stays on all day. The mascara is also enriched with collagen to treat and condition weak lashes at the same time.
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Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes 4-in-1 Waterproof Mascara, $35

Encapsulated in a metallic, python-embossed tube, it is a sign of the drama that’s in store for your lashes. The mascara brush is smaller than most volumising mascaras but yet it does the job of fattening skimpy lashes. Plus points goes to the way the bristles are positioned as they help minimise clumps. The formula also contains olive esthers and minerals to condition lashes, while the patented Skinvigorating Beeswax acts as a waterproofing agent to get your through any sweat and tears.
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Waterproof Mascaras That Will Last Through Anything Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes 4-in-1 Waterproof Mascara

Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara, $38

As its name suggests, this mascara is for those looking to push boundaries and have loads of fun while at it. The custom-design brush has tiny precision hooks to grab even the tiniest of lashes, coating them with its long-lasting formula. Made with a combination of hollow silica and ultra-light fibres, this mascara boosts lash volume without weighing them down. It is also fortified with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and panthenol so lashes are kept supple and soft. And to seal it all in, special polymers help the mascara to adhere to your lashes with zero smudging and flaking.
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Waterproof Mascaras That Will Last Through Anything Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara

Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara, $67

Luxurious packaging aside, the thin bristle brush of this mascara is soft and flexible, which makes application a breeze. Thanks to its tapered shape, it is perfect for Asian eyes as it reaches tiny lashes at the inner and outer corners of the eyes easily. The mascara bristles deposit just the right amount of formula, instantly volumises, curls, separates and defines lashes. Formulated to resist water, humidity and sebum, all you have to do is apply this in a zig zag motion from root to tip, and you’ll forget you even have it on for the rest of the day.
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Waterproof Mascaras That Will Last Through Anything Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara

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