If you’re only going to have one makeup item this summer, make it waterproof mascara. It can withstand summer boat rides, beach volleyball games, poolside barbecues, and humid runs in the park while holding a lash curl.

Check out 10 of our favorite volumizing, lengthening, and lifting waterproof mascaras below.

Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara $29.50

Dior’s cult-favorite mascara is available in three different colors (blue, brown, and black) and promises to create thick, dramatic lashes. It’s the perfect choice for your best friend’s summer wedding…bring on the tears!


bareMinerals Flawless Definition Waterproof Mascara $15

This award-winning mascara is rich in antioxidants and natural extracts that leave your lashes conditioned and protected all day long. It features a sleek wand that separates lashes so you can bat those eyes clump-free.


L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara $5.79

How could you pass up this drugstore classic? It’s affordable, keeps lashes soft and free of clumps, and makes it appear longer and thicker (yes, please!).


Lancôme Grandiose Multi-Benefit Waterproof Mascara $32

With its unique swan neck wand and flower-shaped brush, this mascara evenly coats every single lash. It’s perfect for a night on the town when it’s hot and humid and you want your lashes to look flawless all night long.


tarte lights, camera, splashes™ waterproof mascara $23

This four-in-one mascara does it all — it lengthens, conditions, volumizes, and curls. Plus, it gives you the dramatic look you love with ingredients that soften and soothe the skin around your lashline.


Clinique Lash Power Mascara Long-Wearing Formula $18

A thin and long mascara is great for separating your lashes and making it appear longer than it is. Its smudge-proof formula promises to stay put for 24 hours, so use this when you know you’re going to be out in the sun all day.


Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara $23

One of the most widely recognized mascaras on the market now comes in a waterproof formula! Big, bold lashes that will last a whole pool party? Sign us up.


Buxom Lash Waterproof Mascara $20

This mascara features a clump-resistant formula that instantly deepens, darkens, and thickens your lashes to perfection.


Blinc Mascara Amplified $26

Waterproof mascara is great…until it’s time to take it off. This formula is unique as the mascara can be removed with warm water (no mess!).


NYX Proof It Waterproof Mascara Topcoat $6.99

Turn your everyday mascara into sweatproof, splash-proof, tear-proof, perfection with just two swipes. Keep this in your beauty bag for a quick fix on the fly.

xx, The FabFitFun Team