With winter storms on their way, we want to be prepared—in every way. We’ve got our winter coats at the ready, and are armed with all the products we need to keep our hair in place no matter what the weater, but what about the makeup on our faces? Enter waterproof mascara, the one product we can’t live without when the skies open up. Below, we’ve rounded up our favorites—at every price point!—that’ll stick with you through tears, sweat or rain… without budging, flaking or smudging.
Under $10
1. Maybelline New York Great Lash Waterproof Mascara ($5.99)
This iconic mascara has had a long life on store shelves and with good reason. The formula gives you longer-looking lashes that are smudge proof.
2. Neutrogena Healthy Volume Waterproof Mascara ($7.49)
This good-for-you mascara will help strengthen your lashes. A touch of olive helps to nourish while giving you fuller lashes—now this is a 2-in-1 we could go for!
3. Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara ($8.99)
The volume-boosting formula of Covergirl’s mascara will give you bold lashes that will last throughout those long lectures (and the snowy, rainy walks to those classes).
Under $20
1. MAC Cosmetics Zoom Waterfast Lash Mascara ($17)
Give your lashes some drama with this carbon black mascara. The creamy formula creates volume and is totally waterproof.
2. Laura Mercier Waterproof Mascara ($20)
This defining mascara will stay until you wipe it away—it’s best for collegiettes who want a non-irritating formula.
3. tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes 4-in-1 Waterproof Mascara ($20)
What’s a 4-in-1 formula you ask? A mascara that lengthens, curls, volumizes and conditions. Even better, this mascara is a cruelty-free product with no synthetic materials.
Under $30
1. Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara ($30)
The luxe, light weight formula allows lashes to curl easily. It’s totally worth the splurge for a mascara that is super durable.
2. Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash ($23)
From a line that’s made makeup for synchronized swimming teams, we’re pretty sure this mascara is the definition of waterproof. Not to mention, the dense brush coats every lash to give you intense pigment, volume and length throughout.
3. blinc Mascara Amplified ($26)
This revolutionary product coats your lashes in tiny microtubes that won’t flake or smudge—and all you need to do to take it off at the end of the day is wash with warm water and tubes will simply slide off your lashes! So easy.
What’s your go-to mascara for stormy weather, collegiettes?