The Ultimate Guide To The Best Waterproof Mascaras On The Market

This imported option from Japan boasts cult-status amongst the Reddit beauty community for its long-lasting, won't-budge formula. According to fans, it provides a curl that lasts all day. "The texture, length, volume, and longevity of the formula is leagues ahead of anything else I've tried. It withstands straight up bawling with nary a flake nor smudge. It's amazing magic," raved one happy customer. It uses chamomile flower extract and camellia seed oil to nourish and condition lash hairs, so they'll be left feeling soft instead of dried out. The only con is this mascara is notoriously difficult to remove; micellar water or baby oil, however, should do the trick. (The brand also makes its own makeup remover, which also comes highly-rated. You can find it here.)

L'Oreal's Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara is a long stood-by classic — and for good reason. At a super affordable price of $8 a tube, this award-winning option is all about lift and volume. It uses a waved bristle and a smooth, clump-free formula to keep lashes looking long and full, with no risk of flaking or smudging. Not only does it have over 2,000 reviews on Amazon, but it's also been touted as one of the best waterproof mascaras by many devoted makeup fanatics on Reddit.

Fiber mascaras are loved for their extreme lifting and lengthening benefits, and Abstuse Eyes Fiber mascara by Toullgo is one of the best ones out there. At $14 a tube, this mascara uses natural fibers enhanced with an eye serum that'll thicken, lengthen, and add volume to your lashes while still keeping them healthy and hydrated. Toullgo's formula is also hypoallergenic, smudge-proof, and of course, waterproof — but keep in mind that fiber mascaras in general are more prone to flaking, since the fibers themselves can fall off. Customers love this option for a fiber mascara that's not super flakey, and gave it a 4.5-rating on Amazon. One fan said, "I was very pleasantly surprised. I love this. It doesn't smudge. It doesn't give you messy, spider eyes. I'd heard of people using fiber mascara before, but I was scared of getting stuff in my eyes. This stuff is easy to use (I'm a makeup novice), it is not messy, and I've never gotten anything in my eye. Best of all it really works!"

Finding a waterproof mascara that's all-natural, vegan, and highly-rated was a near-impossible task. However, after scouring the depths of Reddit's beauty and communities, I discovered Ere Perez Natural Avocado Waterproof Mascara. This one-of-a-kind volumizing mascara comes all the way from Down Under and is made by an all-natural, cruelty-free company founded by a young woman, Ere Perez. Here's the deal: made with premium mamey and avocado oils, this waterproof and smudge-proof mascara is formulated without any questionable ingredients like parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, paraffin, lead, synthetic fragrance, mineral oil, nanoparticles, and more. It provides 24-hours worth of wear and, since it's made with nourishing, high-quality oils, will leave your lashes feeling soft and conditioned after each use.

Another budget-friendly option that's still top-quality is this value pack by Maybelline — you'll get two tubes of their Colossal Waterproof Mascara for just $10. Maybelline's formula is infused with nourishing collagen and their signature "mega brush" volumizes and pumps up lashes without the risk of clumps. If you need further proof of how well it works, know that this mascara, which was also highly-recommended on Reddit, has over 1,700 customer reviews on Amazon. One fan said, "This is now my favorite mascara! I like that there is a collagen ingredient that feels very moisturizing on your lashes. Oh, and the #1 reason it got 5 stars is because it stayed on all day, and did not fall onto my face while sweating."

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