Mascara was one of the first makeup products I ever started using as a wee preteen, so it's safe to say I've tried quite a few of the lash-enhancing products in my day. No matter how many mascaras I've tried, I've never been a waterproof girl. I've often struggled to find non-waterproof products that hold up against the heat, especially in those sweltering summer months.
So, recently, I've been in pursuit of the perfect sweat-proof mascara—one that doesn't smudge or flake but also doesn't require scrubbing and frustration to remove. Yes, these gold-standard mascaras do exist. "Sweat-proof mascaras are designed to prevent from smudge and moisture while waterproof mascaras are formulated to be water resistant," says celebrity makeup artist Ermahn Opsina. If you're also searching for your summer mascara soulmate, keep reading for the best sweat-proof options for the summer season.
Sweat-Proof Mascaras to Stock Up on Now
