Best Waterproof Mascara: 10 Formulas With Serious Staying Power

Though Clarins' Instant Definition Mascara isn't actually a waterproof formula, it's a favourite of beauty director Cassie's for staying power without the downside of never being able to remove it. Suitable for even the most sensitive eyes, the fomula creates a film over the lashes that, as well as lasting all day, strengthens and volumises.

Though we're a big fan of Maybelline's classic Get Lash, it's the Lash Sensation we're a fan of when it comes to going waterproof. The brush is great for defining and volumising your lashes, so you don't have to compromise on appearance to keep it on in the water.

Winner of our Best Beauty Buys, Lancome's waterproof mascara plumps and separates lashes while having the endurance for a whole day at the beach. Unlike some waterproof mascaras, it's gentle on the eyes and not totally impossible to get off.

A favourite of Acting Beauty Editor Jess' for weddings, Max Factor's waterproof mascara gives you statement lashes - but the comfort of knowing it's not going to run down your face.

If you really want a mascara that's not going to budge, go Eyeko. Known for its staying power, the waterproof, fibre-enhanced formula will stay on through anything; exercise, crying... You name it, only Eyeko wipes will get it off. Though it sounds a bit intense, it's good for your lashes too, filled with conditioning ingredients.

After the success of L'Oreal's Volume Million Lashes mascara, our summer selves were thrilled when the waterproof formula launched. Creating a fanned-out look, which covers your lashes evenly from root to tip, it gives a dramatic look which won't budge all night.

With the False Lashes MAC mascara a firm fave, the waterproof version was always going to be a winner. Though it's not the most lengthening of formulas, it more than makes up for it in staying power. Even after a swim, it's not budged but comes off easily with an oil-based remover.

We're big Liz Earle fans; the skincare mainly, but the make-up too. It goes on, lengthening the lashes without clumping for a pretty natural look, and stays on all day long. Build up for a more voluminous look.

One of our favourite things about Bobbi Brown's No Smudge mascara is you can put it over your usual mascara for a waterproof finish. The formula creates curl and length without clumps and can be built up for extra volume.