8 Best Waterproof Mascaras That Won’t Run, Smudge or Smear

With over 11,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, reviewers can’t get enough of this waterproof formula. We haven’t tested it in the Beauty Lab, but customers swear the formula lasts longer than other mascaras without flaking, and that “the wand does an excellent job coating and separating lashes with little to no clumping.” It’s also easy to use: Most say just one coat does the trick, and that it stays put no matter what. “If you are looking for a mascara that will withstand a waterfall landing on your face … this is the one for you.”

Prepare for feathery lashes, thanks to the unique helix shape on this rubber wand. This mascara earned the highest scores in the Lab for resisting smudges, smears and runs, and testers noted that it was non-irritating and had a pleasant scent, making it great for sensitive skin (and noses!). “I liked how much separation I got on my lashes,” said one tester. Testers also thought the brush applicator was easy to use, but noted that they needed a few coats to get their desired look, saying they “would have like to seen more volume.” It’s also worth noting that reviewers have found the formula a little difficult to remove at the end of the day.