10 Best Waterproof Mascaras, According to Our Tests
Of the 96 tubes we tested, these ones were the very best.
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A good mascara is usually a go-to for even the most basic beauty routines — but when it comes to waterproof mascara, the stakes are almost always higher. You likely reach for a waterproof formula when there's a high risk for smudging and running that you're really trying to avoid on, say, a hot summer day at the beach or on a happy (yet teary) wedding day.
To find the best waterproof mascaras that won't budge, the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab experts sorted through more than 96 tubes in our most recent tests to narrow down the top picks. We Lab-tested each formula's ability to resist smudging, smearing and running, and enlisted 402 consumer testers to try the products at home for real-life feedback on each mascara's wear, ease of use and waterproofness.
Also important: how easy it is to remove the mascara at the end of the day (taking off waterproof mascara can be a feat, even with a top-notch makeup remover). Based on GH Beauty Lab tests, found from tallying the results of 6,432 questions, these are the best waterproof mascaras.
Jessica (she/her) is a deputy editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute and a longtime product tester, reviewer, writer and editor of beauty and lifestyle content. She has over a decade of industry experience, previously as beauty editor at USA Today's Reviewed where she launched the Beauty vertical and tested hundreds of products and has covered trends for publications like The Boston Globe and The New York Times. You can usually find her sorting through piles of beauty products — and testing the best ones on camera.
Danusia (she/her) is a senior chemist in the Beauty, Health and Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she evaluates haircare, skincare, cosmetics and beauty tools. She holds a B.S. in chemistry from St. John’s University and a M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences with concentration in cosmetic science from the University of Cincinnati. Danusia has over 10 years of experience in the personal care industry including formulation, product development, claim evaluation and efficacy testing.
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