Waterproof Mascara reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 213 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 77 posts to rank the best Waterproof Mascara brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Makeup, r/MakeupAddiction, r/drugstoreMUA, r/Sephora, r/beauty. Top-rated brands include Maybelline (4.6/5), L'Oréal (4.7/5), Essence (4.9/5).
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Reviews213
Subreddits17
Posts77
Brands44
Products90
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#1
Maybelline
4.6
(44)
"It’s been my HG for years!"
"My lashes have never felt better."
"Maybelline sky high! Replaced my precious HG."
"I love Maybelline Colossal Waterproof. Much like you, rubber bristles do absolutely nothing for my lashes."
"The mascara that works best for me is the maybelline lash sensational in waterproof."
"I love Maybelline Full ‘N Soft Waterproof."
"I have oily asf lids and this is the only one that stays."
"I have used Maybelline Full and soft waterproof for a decade."
"Been using the Rocket for YEARS"
"Does not flake or run and holds a curl."
#2
L'Oréal
4.7
(20)
"L’Oréal lash paradise or essence lash princess are both great."
"I use the l’oréal lash paradise and it’s perfect. my lashes are super straight and it holds a curl all day."
"Lately, I love doing a coat of L’Oréal Bambi Eyes and then putting L’Oréal Lash Paradise on top (waterproof ofc)."
"L’Oreal Telescopic Waterproof the original one in the blue tube."
"My favorites are the L'Oreal Voluminous and Lash Paradise."
"I highly recommend a tubing mascara."
"Super waterproof, like won't budge."
"Good luck!"
"It doesn’t run and I have yet to see smudges."
"My absolute fav"
#3
Essence
4.9
(15)
"I'm very impressed!!"
"Works well too."
"No flaking or anything."
"Essence Lash like a Boss waterproof is awesome and only 3,99 😄 Currently the only drugstore mascara that doesn't budge."
"Essence Lash Princess’ waterproof is perfect."
"It’s stood up to extreme humidity for me as well."
"Essence lash princess."
"The Essence Lash Princess at shoppers is great and only 5.99."
"I love the Essence Lash Princess Waterproof."
"Wore it to a lake today and it didn't not budge!"
#4
Heroine Make
4.8
(12)
"It doesn't budge. Need an oily make up remover to go with it."
"Not only is it essentially life proof (you need a serious micellar and oil based remover to take it off) but it keeps the shape and holds the curl for over 24 hours."
"Heroine Mascara. You’ll never regret this one."
"Heroine Make Mascara! I have oily lids and most mascara give me panda eyes but never this one."
"HEROINE MAKE by KISSME Is SO good for straight lashes."
"That ish doesn’t budge, even through the ugly cries."
"Do you know the Japanese mascara “heroine make”. You will need to buy their remover as well."
"Heroine make volume up mascara is my hg ❤️."
"The best waterproof ever."
"That stuff will stay on till kingdom come"
#5
Clio
4.8
(9)
"The k-beauty CLIO Kill Lash Superproof Mascara is utterly everything-proof, keeps the curl in your lashes, and will NOT let you down."
"Clio Kill Lash Superproof Mascara in any version is bulletproof mascara."
"I find it flakes less and is easier to build volume + drama!"
"I love the volume and curl."
"My top recommend."
"Incredible!"
"The Clio Kill Lash make long & curl is my favorite."
"Clio Kill Lash or Heroine, neither will come off without a lot of specific oil based work."
"Kbeauty brand Clio Kill Lash."
#6
Lancôme
4.9
(8)
"Not cheap but I swear by."
"Holds the curl of my straight, thin, downward facing Asian lashes all day and does not smudge or crumble!!"
"My favorite more expensive waterproof mascara is LANCOME Monsieur Big Waterproof."
"Wore it for my son’s wedding and it never budged!"
"My personal favorites are Better Than Sex Waterproof and Lancôme's Monsieur Big Waterproof."
"I love the Lancôme monsiour big waterproof mascara."
"Anything Lancôme. I know it’s $$ but they’re so, so good."
#7
Covergirl
4.6
(8)
"Is foolproof for me."
"This stuff absolutely does not come off until i’ve massaged a cleansing balm onto my lashes for at least half a minute haha."
"It holds a curl and really lasts under water / all day."
"It's one of the few mascaras that doesn't smudge around my eyes."
"I’ve used it for years!"
"Covergirl waterproof mascara or Lancome hypnose waterproof mascara."
"Legit stays all day and holds my curl."
"Covergirl Exhibitionist. Even though it's water proof, it's not oil proof."
#8
Caliray
4.5
(8)
"It’s the only one I usually use except for my grande cosmetics waterproof peptide conditioning one."
"I really like Caliray’s Come Hell or Highwater — very smudge resistant, I’ve even gone swimming with it!"
"I also recommend a tubing mascara. The caliray is my favorite."
"Has held up through several rainstorms."
"I really like Caliray"
"I really like the Caliray"
"CaliRay’s Come Hell of High Water is what I’d recommend if you’re expecting to cry."
"It removes best with warm-hot water on a cotton pad."
#9
Too Faced
5.0
(7)
"The best one that Ive found so far is the Better Than Sex waterproof one by Too Faced."
"Too Faced Better Than Sex (the waterproof one). I go swimming with it regularly."
"I 100% stand by too faced mascara I literally went swimming in the pool for like two hours and it did not budge."
"Better than sex waterproof!"
"My personal favorites are Better Than Sex Waterproof and Lancôme's Monsieur Big Waterproof."
"Too faced Better than Sex waterproof version is 👌🏻👌🏻"
#10
L’Oréal
4.7
(7)
"I like the L’Oréal Lash Paradise."
"Lash paradise!"
"I use waterproof L' Oreal Lash Paradise."
"The L’Oréal lash paradise in blackest black waterproof."
"Check out a mascara by L’Oréal Paris Double extend -it’s in a red and white tube."
"The one ones that I’ve found that survive it are L’Oréal Lash Paradise and their Telescopic, which are available in waterproof versions."
"I’ve had decent results with L’Oréal double extend is a tubing mascara."
#11
Eyeko
5.0
(6)
"Eyeko Beach is EXTREMELY waterproof!! It's what swimmers wear."
"Does not budge one bit!!!! ❤️"
"Eyeko waterproof mascara!"
"Lasted through five major sobs during my wedding"
"Waterproof mascara for swimming."
"Eyeko beach waterproof mascara Is amazing—completely stay proof and frankly seems to give better length than my regular mascara."
#12
Tarte
4.7
(6)
"Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes"
"Does not smudge."
"Tarte lights camera splashes or Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof"
"I love Tarte Lights Camera Splashes."
"I really like the Tarte XL one"
"Nowadays I use Tarte’s “Lights, Camera, Splashes” and it’s very good :) "
#13
Judydoll
4.5
(6)
"It is the most smudgeproof mascara I’ve tried so far! More smudgeproof than Heroine Make!"
"It has a metal wand that curls your lashes for you."
"I took a shower with it and it did not budge."
"I’ve also really been liking Judydoll’s mascara with the thin metal applicator!"
"Judydoll - 3D Curling Eyelash Iron Mascara."
"The Judydoll 3D Curling Eyelash Iron Mascara is great if you want something that can hold a curl."
#14
Clinique
5.0
(5)
"Clinique has a version made specifically for the lower lashes! I love the tiny wand and it doesn’t flake on me."
"Clinique High Impact Waterproof!!!"
"It lasts me through an hour long steamy shower."
"Clinique high impact waterproof mascara."
"Clinique High Impact waterproof mascara is it for me!"
#15
Urban Decay
5.0
(4)
"Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof - has got me through a horrible break up and hot summers in Spain!"
"Urban Decay Perversion comes in waterproof."
"It has survived through sleep until the next day."
"It’s reliable, easy to remove with my preferred balm or oil cleansers."
#16
Benefit
5.0
(4)
"The Benefit BadGal Bang in waterproof !"
"Benefit Fan Fest is my ride or die! I’ve SOBBED in it and it still looks great after."
"Benefits bad gal bang waterproof ver."
"Benefit badgal bang waterproof!!!!!!!"
#17
Rom&nd
5.0
(3)
"The length, lift & definition is amazing. Waterproof, smudge proof & comes in beautiful softer greys, taupe & brown."
"It’s amazing on my stubborn lashes."
"It’s really good no smudge."
#18
Buxom
5.0
(3)
"Buxom waterproof mascara. One of my faves!"
"Buxom lash waterproof mascara. My personal HG mascara."
"Buxom lash waterproof mascara. My personal HG mascara."
#19
L'Oreal
4.3
(3)
"I love L'Oreal's Lash Paradise."
"L'oreal Voluminous Mascara also is pretty good"
"For a natural look I like loreal lash paradise waterproof."
#20
Wet n Wild
4.3
(3)
"I don't know if they sell Wet n Wild mascara where you are but I swear by their waterproof formulas."
"Wet n Wild Breakup proof mascara proved it's really breakup proof during my breakup."
"I use Lash Renegade from Wet n Wild. I like the formula."
#21
Thrive
5.0
(2)
"Have you tried tubing mascaras? Thrive, no7, tarte, em cosmetics have them."
"Thrive"
#22
Blinc
5.0
(2)
"Blinc is the only one that works for me."
"It is easily removed at the end of the day!"
#23
MUFE
5.0
(2)
"MUFE Aqua products - it was originally created for synchronized swimmers"
"Personally I love it and it is my favorite."
#24
YSL
5.0
(2)
"YSL Lash Clash is what I’m wearing to my seven concert lineup this year lol."
"Lasted like a champ through rain, sweat, and tears today."
#25
Kiss Me
5.0
(2)
"That mascara will outlast the apocalypse."
"I tried them all and only can use Kiss Me super waterproof for my extremely oily eyelids."
#26
Heimish
5.0
(2)
"It’s my personal holy grail and I love it to death"
"Holds my straight Asian lashes up all day."
#27
Kiss Me Heroine
5.0
(2)
"It's extremely waterproof and sweat proof. It's also quite difficult to remove so you would need a good cleansing balm or remover to get it off."
"Kiss Me Heroine! #3 long & curl. I wore this on full days of scuba diving in the ocean and not so much as a flake."
#28
Thrive Causemetics
4.5
(2)
"Waterproof AND tubing. It’s been my holy grail for years now."
"I currently use thrive causemetics mascara and I recommend it!"
#29
Grande
5.0
(1)
"Has never let me down!"
#30
Chanel
5.0
(1)
"Pricy but it’s super nice and last all day"
#31
LA Girl
5.0
(1)
"It's a waterproof tubing mascara that gives a lot of curl and volume without smudging everywhere."
#32
Body Shop
5.0
(1)
"I've found the Body Shop waterproof mascara is great."
#33
Beauty Pie
5.0
(1)
"The waterproof mascara is my favourite. The only one that doesn’t smudge or flake on me."
#34
Make Up For Ever
5.0
(1)
"Make up for ever waterproof mascara."
#35
Marcelle
5.0
(1)
"It's light enough that a curl holds."
#36
Wunder2
5.0
(1)
"Wunder2 lash stain. Lasts 3 days under normal wear."
#37
Glossier
5.0
(1)
"Glossier Lash Slick! Even when I get the regular mascara wet it doesn't run."
#38
Dejavu
4.0
(1)
"It does last all day thought I have oily skin too."
#39
ELF
4.0
(1)
#40
Milani
4.0
(1)
"I've tried the Milani Highly Rated Tubing Mascara and it held up pretty well for me when I had a nice day out at the beach with a lot of swimming in between."
#41
Lancome
4.0
(1)
"Covergirl waterproof mascara or Lancome hypnose waterproof mascara."
#42
e.l.f.
4.0
(1)
"Elf waterproof should!"
#43
Quo
4.0
(1)
"I have started using the quo waterproof mascara and I like it."
#44
Rimmel
4.0
(1)
"The Rimmel waterproof in the blue tube is great."
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