Best Waterproof Mascara

The best waterproof mascara does not run, smudge, smear or clump when it gets wet. Today's market is flooded with brands claiming to be water-resistant, so finding the best can be tricky, but this article will make it a little easier. When shopping for your eye-defining waterproof makeup, it's good to know the details, such as which ones are easiest to remove.

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 Number one at ivillage's top 10 waterproof mascaras chart is Avon's Wash Off Waterproof Mascara. Available in one color choice—black—this brand promises to be streak free and to stay on even through sad movies or your daughter's wedding. A real plus is that it washes off with soap and water.

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 Number one on Advice with Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee when asked about the best waterproof mascara for brides to use, they recommend Almay Amazing Lash which is available in different formulas. Its gel-based design thickens and lengthens lashes while conditioners keep lashes supple. It's doesn't flake, and the water-resistant quality lasts up to 16 hours and yet washes off with soap and water or makeup remover.

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 This is another gel-based formula that stays on when wet, plus it creates thicker, longer lashes by up to 200 percent. Coming in at number two on ivillage's top ten list, this formula is hypoallergenic and works for sensitive eyes and for those who wear contact lenses.

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 On Good Morning America, Jane Cosmetics was voted the "mascara of choice" after polling consumer volunteers. The gentle, waterproof formula is rich in vitamins and botanicals and softly curls lashes without making them brittle.

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 Number 3 in Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee's recommended bridal makeup, Mabelline Volum Express builds lashes to three times their volume without clumping. This ophthalmologist-tested makeup is safe for contact lens wearers.

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 This brand comes in three different shades which provide long-lasting, no-clump coverage.

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 Hypoallergenic Maybelline Illegal Lengths noticeably lengthens lashes. The improved waterproof formula is smudge proof and safe for those who wear contact lenses.

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 No matter the weather or range of your emotions, Cover Girl Marathon stays on and looks great. The waterproof formula stays put without smudging, streaking or flaking.

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 Cover Girl's Remarkable line is easy to apply, and unlike some formulas, is easy to take off. Compared to comparable products it offers a good value for your money.

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 To wrap up our list of best waterproof mascaras, we'll go with Budget Fashionista's favorite "budget" waterproof mascara. Maybelline Great Lash is reasonably priced, you can buy it at discount retailers, and it offers the same features as more expensive brands. It stays on and it doesn't clump.

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