9 Best Tested Waterproof Mascaras With Serious Staying Power

This mascara earned many top ranks in our consumer tests: It nabbed the highest satisfaction score, with testers rating it best for creating the desired look.

Benefits: It got one of the highest scores for curling, thanks to a curved wand that curls so well, one tester said, "I did not have to use a curler before applying." It also scored highly for lifting, volumizing and thickening lashes.

Formula: It scored highly for resisting flakes and applying smoothly with its easy-to-use brush, though the formula does have a tendency to clump.

Waterproofness: Testers rated this 100% for resisting smudges. In the Lab, it got perfect scores for resisting running when exposed to water, and our testers said it stood up to naps, swimming, Florida humidity and even showers without running.

Amazon's Choice, the iconic pink tube impressed our experts with how well it resisted smudging in Lab tests, and our testers loved its easy-to-use brush.

Benefits: One tester noted that it "held a curl well," even on "long lashes that like to stick straight out." Another said, "it makes my eyelashes look longer and more defined without much effort," though it isn't very volumizing and doesn't separate lashes as well as other wands.

Formula: The formula went on smoothly and didn't clump or flake all day long. "It's so easy to put on, looks amazing and doesn't get all clumpy during the day," one expert evaluator said. "The smaller brush also helps me apply it neatly to every lash."

Waterproofness: "It lasts all day without smudging or flaking, even in humid weather," said one user," though our expert reviewer said it's a bit difficult to take off (which is often an indicator of serious staying power).

GH Beauty Lab pros — and over 46,000 reviewers on Amazon — were wowed by this smooth, flake-free formula.

Benefits: One reviewer said, it "lengthens your lashes so well, it looks like you have on false lashes." They love that the buildable formula adds volume and length. Our expert's one gripe? "I wish that it would keep my lashes curled for a bit longer."

Formula: One expert tester found the mascara went on smoothly without clumps and wore without smudging. "The brush is flexible and small rubbery bristles separate and lengthen lashes without making them feel stiff like other waterproof mascaras," she said.

Waterproofness: According to a reviewer, "this mascara doesn’t flinch. No smudging. No running. No raccoon vibes. Even on nights I was too tired to take it off, I woke up with perfect lashes." Our expert evaluator also found that it is easy to remove at the end of the day.

A budget-friendly pick, this cult classic is our editors' go-to for great reason.

Benefits: This pick "gives nice volume and length," said one tester, and it does so without flaking. Although the bristles are short and the diameter of the wand is wide, testers still said this brush was the easiest to use.

Formula: Our testers loved that the formula went on smoothly, even through "multiple applications; I was able to do two coats without it clumping," said one tester. The formula also snagged perfect scores for being non-irritating, even on sensitive eyes and skin.

Waterproofness: In the Lab, it earned a perfect score for not running even when doused with water, so it's even ideal for long days spent swimming. Testers said it lasts without smudging a bit, even on very oily lids. The tradeoff is that it can be tough to remove.

With over 7,700 five-star reviews on Amazon, reviewers can't get enough of this waterproof formula.

Benefits: "The mascara is great at both volumizing and lengthening and the shade of black is dark and intense," said a tester, though she wished it volumized lashes a bit more. "The wand does an excellent job coating and separating lashes with little to no clumping," added one reviewer.

Formula: Customers swear the formula lasts longer than other mascaras without flaking, and our testers loved the brush, with one citing "lots of fluffy fibers that seems to grab my lashes really well."

Waterproofness: Reviewers 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.

Benefits: It separates and fans lashes well. "I liked how much separation I got on my lashes,” said one tester. Other testers said that they needed a few coats to get their desired look, saying they "would have like to seen more volume," and it got poor scores for lengthening lashes, so only stick to this one if you're looking for serious fanning — and staying power.

Formula: Testers noted that it was non-irritating and had a pleasant scent, making it great for sensitive skin (and noses!). Testers also thought the brush applicator was easy to use.

Waterproofness: This mascara earned the highest scores in the Lab for resisting smudges, smears and runs. It's also worth noting that reviewers have found the formula a little difficult to remove at the end of the day.

With over 19,000 reviews on Amazon, reviewers swear by this budge-proof formula and it "makes a huge difference in how full lashes look."

Benefits: "It lengthened my lashes a lot," one tester said, due to the varying bristle lengths that make the wand perfect for nabbing and lifting lashes. "The brush shape was slightly curved which really helped to reach all of my eyelashes," the tester added.

Formula: Users say the buildable formula "stays on all day," "does not flake," yet "removes easily with makeup wipes" at the end of the day. One tester said she liked that the formula "didn’t make lashes too thick, more wispy and natural," though some may prefer a more pigmented black color or a higher impact look.

Waterproofness: One user who lives in a tropical climate calls this formula "island-proof," saying it lasts "from humidity, sweat, beach days to rain ... it doesn’t smudge, flake or run. It holds up impressively well through tears too."

If clean beauty (or vegan and cruelty-free makeup) is a must for you, this "clean" version of the cult classic is all that.

Benefits: Consumer testers rated it best for volumizing and thickening lashes and it got second-highest scores for overall satisfaction and creating the desired look. "I like how easy it was to coat all of my lashes," said one tester. "It made them look longer and fuller."

Formula: Testers liked the formula, saying that although it was a little sticky, "it was super easy to build on and didn’t dry as quickly. It made my lashes look much thicker and darker so it’s something I’d wear to draw more attention to my eyes."

Waterproofness: It got a perfect score in the Lab for not running when exposed to water and is easy to remove, but the downside of that, as several testers noted, is flaking and smudging.

A close second for volumizing in Lab tests.

Benefits: This mascara received top separation and lengthening scores from testers.

Formula: Testers found the brush easy to use with smooth, clump-free application and high impact in just one coat. It received high scores for being non-irritating, too.

Waterproofness: It received high scores for its water-resistance, though some testers commented that it smudged easily and rated it most difficult to remove.