Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Full Size 8.0ml

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This will depend on the overall effect you’re striving for. For a daytime look where you simply wish to frame your eyes, a single sweep will suffice. However, for a more dramatic, faux-lash look, apply several coats of mascara to achieve eyelashes with more impact. Each of the mascaras on our list works well applied as a single coat, or layered several times.

According to Sewell, proper mascara application starts with a curl. “I always curl with a lash curler first before coating lashes evenly with one to two coats of waterproof mascara,” she explains. “My favorite way to apply waterproof mascara is to sandwich it in between a regular mascara for ultimate volume.” Consider how waterproof you need it to be: If you plan to go swimming, you want a robust waterproof formula. But if you're looking for something sweat resistant, for example, you might be better off reaching for a tubing mascara. This will be less damaging and could be more suitable for your needs. Guaranteed to feel better (and last longer...) than even your most dangerous liaison, Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara by Too Faced is the waterproof edition of a bona fide make up icon. The number one selling prestige mascara in the U.S., this is a Holy Grail formula for countless devoted fans.

Our panel of 295 women trialled 18 waterproof mascaras over a two-week period. They assessed a range of properties for each mascara, including the design, the finish it gave lashes, how waterproof and smudge-proof it was, and how easy it was to remove at the end of the day. How to choose the best volumising mascara for you What different types of volumising mascaras are available?

A great choice for anyone looking to achieve a false eyelash effect without actually applying them, this mascara volumizes lashes without smudging or running. Throughout the day, the wear for both was comparable. Better Than Sex flaked a bit and Lash Paradise smudged a tad — nothing egregious though. Both removed easily with my makeup-removing oil cleanser.READ NEXT: Perfect your smokey eye with the best pencil eyeliners How do I remove volumising mascara? Smudge-proof formula: It goes without saying that you should seek out a mascara formula that won’t smudge, bleed, or run when an unexpected rain shower (or cry session) crops up. Each of the mascaras on this list has been rigorously tested to withstand showers of all kinds. Caitlyn Martyn is a commerce writer on staff at Byrdie, where she covers beauty and style-related topics. She is an experienced product tester and has tried hundreds of mascaras over the years, including a number of the formulas that appear on this list. This short timescale may inform how much you’re willing to spend on a tube of mascara. How much should I spend?

This is a great choice for anyone seeking natural-looking definition (ideal for everyday makeup), as the brush deposits the right amount of product every time. It’s not often that a brand groups a moisturizer and a mascara under the same line, but considering that Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost line is all about plumping and replenishing, it makes sense. Just like the iconic moisturizer, this mascara utilizes the power of hyaluronic acidfor its hydrating and plumping benefits. The nourishing formula and the tapered wand work in tandem to provide extreme volume and a silky feel in just one coat. We recommend using a cotton or reusable makeup-removal pad to gently press onto your closed eye, gently swiping it down your lashes to remove any makeup or mascara. If your mascara is a waterproof formula, invest in a bi-phase makeup remover, which combines oil and water to dissolve even the toughest of waterproof formulations. How often should I replace my mascara?First and foremost, all of these mascaras have been tested to see how well they stay in place when faced with water. But during the rigorous testing process, our beauty expert took note of all of the following factors to determine how good of a mascara it is overall and to decide if it's worthy of a place in our edit.