Summer is coming and that means one thing. Sweating, swimming, and a whole lotta partying. We found the best waterproof mascaras that allow us to stay focused on our activities, not the mirror. The best part? Starting at Dhs16, they suit ~all~ budgets.
Too Faced Better Than Love Waterproof Mascara
Price: Dhs136, sephora.ae
Why it’s amazing: We took a dip at Aura Skypool ~worry-free~ thanks to Too Faced’s waterproof rendition of their classic Better Than Love mascara. Its hourglass brush coated and curled each of our lashes with its collagen-enriched formula. If you’re as obsessed with the packaging as you are with the product, you’ll love this pastel metallic blue tube with its waterdrop texture. It’s one of the prettiest waterproof mascaras we’ve ever laid our eye(lashes) on.
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MAC Stack Waterproof Mascara
Price: Dhs155, maccosmetics.ae
Why it’s amazing: It’s a good thing we wore this lash-loving waterproof mascara when we went to see The Little Mermaid, bb. We don’t know if it was childhood nostalgia, Hailey’s amazing performance, or someone was cuttin’ onions in the theatre, but our eyes welled up with tears ~several~ times. We were legit amazed by how clean our undereyes looked post-movie. There was not a flake or smudge in sight.
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Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara
Price: Dhs63, centrepointstores.com
Why it’s amazing: If your lash goals rival the length of the Burj Khalifa, then Maybelline’s famous Sky High Waterproof Mascara is for you. We were amazed that our lashes still held its length and curl after wakeboarding around the Burj Al Arab. Even better, this is one of the waterproof mascaras that’s easiest to remove, too.
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Essence Cosmetics Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara
Price: Dhs16, watsons.ae
Why it’s amazing: Out of all the waterproof mascaras we tested, this one tops the list. It’s cheap, cheerful, and chock full of good reviews. This Dhs16 lash hugger is ~all over~ TikTok with people around the world raving at its waterproof and sweatproof capabilities. We tried it out ourselves, à la face dunk into a bowl of water technique, and we understood the hype. It truly doesn’t budge.
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SheGlam All-In-One Volume & Length Mascara
Price: Dhs22, sheglam.com
Why it’s amazing: Looking for party-proof waterproof mascaras to get you through the summer? We’ve got you covered. We glammed up with this affordable lash lover and were amazed. After dancing, sweating, and even rubbing our eyes a few times, we saw no trace of racoon eyes. Its conditioning formula nourished our lashes and we only needed a little oil-based makeup remover to wash it away.
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