Waterproof Mascara

Updated on June 11, 2008
A.G. asks from Chicago, IL
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I am looking for the best mascara out there. I would like it to be waterproof since it's summertime now. I've tried so many different kinds and it's starting to get pricey...lol! I want something that lenghtens and thickens, but goes on smoothly and does not clump. By the way, I do not like the rubber brushes or the comb brushes. Any suggestions would be great! (By the way, I do not want anything that I would have to order...I'm looking for something I can either buy at the drugstore, Ulta, or a departmant store.) Thanks!

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L.M.

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It's a bit spendy, but I swear by Lancome's Defincils Waterproof mascara. It's taken me through my wedding day, my best friends wedding day, and several other very "cryable" events without a drip!

Can get it at Sephora for about $23. Or at a Lancome Counter when they are having a free gift and reap the bonus.

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V.W.

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Great Lash mascara by Maybelline has waterproof versions. They don't bother my contacts and you can purchase it for a couple of dollars at drugstores like Walgreens or CVS.

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H.T.

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I really like the Almay One Coat. It goes on smooth - doesn't clump and is good if you wear contacts. The non waterproof comes off with soap and water and the waterproof stays on through swimming, sweating etc.

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L.C.

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I use Trish McEvoy that you can buy at most department stores. I get mine at Nordstroms. The mascara is wonderful. It is not for swimming though as it will come off, but it will never run or smear ever. It is a different formula that comes off with water in seconds that comes off in tubes. It's weird to explain, but I love it. Look up Trish McEvoy online.

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T.M.

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So She Cosmetics has a great line of cosmetics, they have two kinds of mascara that I love. I carry the line at my boutique. You call me or stop by.

Opulent Trendz Boutique
450 N. Mannheim Road
Hillside, IL. 60162

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J.A.

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I love great lash and basically anything by maybelline for mascara. I find the rounded brush works better to extend the length of my lashes.

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J.W.

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I've heard great things about Smashbox, they just launched Bionic Mascara which can be purchased at department stores like Nordstrom's.

www.coolmompicks.com has a special (I know you don't want to order) but it is fun website to subscribe too

CMP Subscribers: Through 6/30, get a free eyeshadow with any $40 purchase!
Just enter code Bionic140 at checkout.

Good luck!

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S.M.

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I swear by L'Oreal Voluminous. Just watch out when buying - there are both a straight and a curved brush. I don't care for the curved one. I use both the waterproof and the regular depending upon what I need it for. It really lengthens, doesn't clump and is pretty easy to remove.

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M.S.

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Dior "Diorshow" waterproof mascara is incredible or Chanel Inimitable is great too. These are the only two mascara's I swear by. They make your eyes look fabulous!

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D.L.

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Almay is great. It's hypo allergetic, goes on smooth & you can buy it anywhere.

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K.D.

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Hey A.,

I have had great success with Loreal Voluminous mascara. Though, I have never tried the waterproof, I would imagine it would give you the same results as the regular. You can get it on sale for like $4/$5 but even if it isn't on sale I believe it is no more than $7. Ulta has a sale right now when you buy Loreal mascara($6.89) you get a free Loreal liquid eye liner. Hope this helps...good luck!!

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L.R.

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I second the ones who say Almay One Coat, except to say that I've never tried the waterproof - unless you swim a lot and don't want to stop to take it off, you don't need really waterproof just because it's summer. I do a lot of outdoor activities, travel etc. in hot summer, and the (non-waterproof) Almay never comes off until I want it to. I don't even use soap - just hot water, out of the tap, will take it off. (Obviously not hot enough to hurt yourself, and you don't put it on your eyes, just the lashes. I follow up with non-alcohol toner on my entire face with special attention to the eyes.) Both easily obtainable drugstore products!

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