20 Best Waterproof Mascara For Swimming (2023 Updated)

okay so, i’ve been using this mascara for 4 years now and i’ve tried many since and this still comes out on top. with that being said, there’s some things you need to know if you use it. 1) i cry a lot, and yes, it’s fantastic and won’t EVER come off for crying or showers or anything.

2) yes waterproof is hard to remove, this mascara comes off easily with always wipe it never happened waterproof eye makeup remover. 3) it does smudge a bit when putting it on, i use a q-tip to get those smudgies off.

4) it never ever flakes on me, i HATE mascara that flakes & this never does. 5) overall love this mascara. needs some lovin and understanding, she’s a complex mascara, however, she always comes out on top and leaves a very natural look, i’ve had many people ask me over the years if i have mascara on or my lashes are just that dark which is my fav thing.

hope this helps :).

An ok mascara! Lenghtening, yes, a little! But NOT volumizing nor curling. One coat doesn’t do much :: it’s actually perfect for a “no make-up” make-up look for the gym, the beach/ pool/ a hot summer day.

Layers nicely –> 3 coats fiiinaaally gives impact. Doesn’t budge and removes well with a double cleanse + a little make-up eraser swipe under the eyes at the end of the day. I’m a big fan of the Tarte “Gifted” mascara in the bamboo packaging and thought this would give me a smiliar effect; if that’s your case too, don’t waste your money, this is not it.

I do not care for the packaging either. A very “vanilla” impression of this formula :: it’s “OK”.

The store was out of stock of my regular Covergirl mascara (Lashblast Fusion) so I decided to get this one in the interim. I do not like it. The formula is much runnier and somehow gets all over my eyelid when putting it on (not a problem I’ve ever encountered before).

My eyelashes get all clumpy because it goes on super thick and wet no matter how much I rub off the brush before applying. It is waterproof as advertised, but so waterproof I cannot get it off my eyelashes.

I use an oil based remover and used four cotton balls per eye loaded up with remover last night, and I still went to bed with mascara on because it would *not* come off. It got to the point where the cotton swabs weren’t even darkened in colour after rubbing until my eyelids stung, it wasn’t removing anything.

Never had this problem with other mascaras. Very disappointed. Will be going back to my regular mascara and chucking this nearly full tube out.

This may be the single worst mascara I have ever used. I bought this because I needed a cheap waterproof mascara in brown black and this was literally the only one they had in stock in that color. I have tried three different wands so the formula is garbage.

It’s watery, it doesn’t build, it’s messy and after you put it on and blink a few times it smears onto your contacts and then good luck getting it off of your contacts. It’s definitely waterproof. I’ll give it that.

But if you want it to come off the only way to get it off is to rip it (and half your lashes) off. I’ve tried three different makeup removers that have never met a waterproof mascara they couldn’t take off.

I mean one is an exfoliating towel for goodness sake. After using this for about the third time I hate it so much I have dug my old mascara out of the trash and replaced it with this one because that’s the only place this deserves, in the garbage.

I am obsessed with the Clean Lash Blast, so I had to try out the regular Lash Blast mascara from CoverGirl. Honestly? It looks exactly how the Clean Lash Blast looks, very natural. Gives a nice your lashes, but better, sort of look.

Makes my lashes look long, separated and fluttery without any clumping or like I am wearing mascara. Perfect if you want something more natural but still want nice looking lashes. I personally don’t like it when mascaras look super dramatic, so this is perfect for me.

I don’t have a preference between the Clean Lash Blast and this one, I love how both look and wear. You also don’t need to get both, because of how similar they are.

I love Maybelline mascara. I find the wand to me the best for application by far. Major volume! I always go for waterproof if I have the option so this was a great pick. Even the packaging is a win in my opinion! Would love to try in other colors if available.

2 coats and ready to go! Mascara is my one makeup product I always wear and this one can easily be and every day staple. Easy to remove but also lasted all day long. No tears today or swimming but it’s definitely waterproof.

Can’t wait to try more Maybelline products in the future. Easy application and looks great so far. I tried it in black but would also wear brown for an everyday look. This one will stay in the makeup bag for the foreseeable future.

Maybe she’s born with it – Maybe it’s Maybelline.

This isn’t a bad mascara. Best of all time? Not quite, but still pretty darn good. I was drawn to the claim that it’d curl my lashes. In wintertime mine tend to get drier and straighter or just bend all over the place, so this appealed to me.

It does do a good job of giving some lift and a bit of upward bend, especially if I apply it slowly, slowly raking the wand up over my lashes to coat them and help them set. Even without the use of an eyelash curler this does help.

I wouldn’t say it gives a ton of volume, but it does give some. It’s good at lengthening my lashes, though, plus that added lift from the curling formula. It doesn’t seem to crumble or migrate (I’ve been using this about two weeks), and it washes off easily with a mild cleanser.

I’d definitely consider it again when looking for a curling/lengthening formula.

This is the same formulation as the original Too Faced BTS mascara that you’d normally purchase; SAME formulation,color, applicator,etc. The ONLY difference is the luxe blinged out “diamond” packaging on the OG pink Too Faced BTS mascara tube/packaging.

So If you love the Better than Sex mascara by Too Faced, and are obsessed with bling, you would MOST likely love THIS particular limited edition packaging of the mascara. It does look pretty; I can ALWAYS appreciate nice packaging, and it looks great on the vanity, so chic.

As far as the OG Too Faced BTS mascara formulation, application, etc. I have previously reviewed THAT. It IS black,not waterproof, it comes with a fluffy plush applicator brush/wand that gives volume over a hard bristle plastic brush/wand applicator (like Benefit they’re real mascara) that’ll give extreme length.

the BTS formulation is one of the top high end prestige brand mascara best sellers out there. I personally have found that some clients/customers/other makeup artists can dispute their love for the BTS mascara, because while it gives you volume, some would argue if it gives you enough length, and some makeup artists aren’t in love with the formulation long term.

I normally use 2 mascaras for optimal length and volume, and Too Faced BTS mascara has never given me an issue. I do notice after time, the tube can dry out rather quickly,or become a bit clumpy, faster than Urban decay’s perversion; my all time fave high end mascara with a plush applicator brush.

While it doesn’t have affect my sensitive eyes, the formulation isn’t very moisturizing on the lashes, some people have complained about lash breakage with continual use. I’ve NEVER experienced THAT, however I do mix up my mascaras often, and do use one coat of a seperating and lengthening, another of a good volumizing mascara like BTS.

Overall, if you love Too Faced BTS mascara, and love bling, you’ll love THIS diamond packaging/mascara.

As someone with naturally long and curly lashes, this is the best mascara I have found that thickens, accentuates length, and keeps lashes separated. The amount of product that comes out on the brush is perfect and it doesn’t make my lashes look clumpy like so many others do.

I’ve switched to so many others, but always come back to this one. Downside is it can create black circles after a while, but also my bottom lashes touch my skin, so it’s somewhat inevitable unless my mascara is fully waterproof.

With this mascara, my lashes look both spider-like and naturally separated at the same time. The mascara also doesn’t dry immediately, so it gives opportunity to use the brush to maneuver around the lashes to exactly the formation you want and to get any thinner/lighter spots.

Things I’ve learned to ensure success with this mascara: I do one coat(-ish) on the bottom and multiple on the top (until it’s right). Even if the first coat on the top is a little too light, wiggle the brush around such that the lashes are completely fanned out as they dry.

When you go to the second coat, it should dry perfectly and evenly then. I’m order to avoid flake, make sure that the mascara is warm or normal room temp. I do my mascara frequently in the car, so I sometimes put it in my lap, but regardless always have to turn the fan away so it doesn’t dry it out.

It seemed the formula changed during the pandemic and I had more flaking issues, but it seems to be fine lately. I’ve used it for years. Get ready for gorgeous lashes!!!.

I’ve tried everything from drugstore classics to prestige and I keep coming back to Better Than Sex–I’ve accepted that it is my holy grail mascara. I get the kind that isn’t waterproof. Goes on without clumping, adds volume and length (with drugstore classics and even some prestige, I’d often have to use two separate mascaras, one with a curved brush and one to add volume, to get the same effect I get all in one with Too Faced).

I love the hourglass shaped brush, it helps keep application even on the left and right side and means I don’t have to hold the brush any differently when applying it on my non-dominant side. As a personal preference, I love the travel sized because I like the short brush, it feels even more effective when applying.

It doesn’t flake or smudge, even after like 15+ hours days, no flaking. Also, I live in Vegas, so it’s HOT — I can confirm, this also holds up well in heat and I travel internationally quite a bit to very humid environments where it also holds up really well, no different than it does at home (*or at least I did pre-pandemic, RIP).

I am pretty shocked by the grip of 1 star reviews here. Did the brand do something to offend the media? This is actually a great product and has been for so many years, so it makes no sense to me. 10/10 would highly recommend Better Than Sex Mascara.

I cannot tell you how many waterproof mascaras I have tried, high end and drug store, and they have all bombed except this sucker. I CANNOT recommend this bad boy enough! I use this on any bride I do because this is truly waterproof.

It’s also sweat proof! I wear this when I’m coaching in the peak of summer and it’s not going anywhere. I also wear this when I’m playing soccer, softball and volleyball and again, no salty sweat is taking this off.

Great formula, great brush, fantastic and lasting results. This is the only waterproof mascara I will ever use and I recommend this to EVERYONE.

I have long, sparse, curled lashes that just need some tint, definition and light volume with absolutely clump-proof formula. I LOVE the original version of this mascara, bought the waterproof for my wedding day.

For some reason my tube of the waterproof seems to just spit out clumps of this formula. I always have to scrape 90% of the product off the wand before applying, it’s absolutely smothered in it. I never have that issue with my mini or full size tubes of the original formula.

It’s doable, but a little annoying and time consuming. Knocked off one star for that.

I have very straight eyelashes, and finding a good mascara that doesn’t immediately straighten out my lashes after I curl them has been nearly impossible. If you have straight lashes, you know what I mean.

There are so many waterproof mascaras that just suck in this regard. But, this Clinique mascara is AMAZING for keeping the curl in my lashes. Even when I wear a mask all day long with the humidity of my breath coming up into my eyes as I breathe, this mascara will keep at least half the curl still in there.

It’s the ONLY ONE I have found that does this. I am so glad I found it!.

I purchased this as while I liked the look that sky high volumising mascara gave me, I wasn’t a big fan of the brush and I also prefer using a waterproof mascara given the choice. This has a very chunky fibre wand rather than a plastic one.

I prefer the fibre ones and the shape of this. However, this one is just too big and clumsy. I without fail have got excess mascara on my face and lids each time I have used it, and today I had to scrape loads off the wand before using too.

The mascara itself seems to have thickened despite only recently being opened. I don’t believe I get the effect I was hoping to from this mascara based on photos and ads, etc that I have seen. I won’t repurchase, but as I can’t afford to throw money down the drain I’ll have to keep using it.

Much prefer my Eyeko rock out and lash out, yes it’s more expensive but worth it in comparison in my opinion.

I would rate this 4. 5. I have repurchased this mascara several times. It is the best one that I have so far, but I do have some criticism. -Volume is great, no negatives on that! -Not many mascaras hold my curl, and this one does a really good job at that.

Usually drier formulas are what work best for that, just mind the trade off that it will dry out and clump a little quicker than “wet” mascaras. That’s fine with me though. -The only downside for me is that it does smudge a bit on my under-eye area throughout the day, yet it’s really hard to remove.

I make sure to powder my under-eye pretty well and it has helped withe the smudging, but not completely. However, a lot of mascaras do that on me, and this one is not the worst one.

Smooth Application and Little Clumps I was pleasantly surprised when applying this mascara, the brush was very light and came out of the bottle smoothly. Despite looking like it had clumps on the wand, the application itself was clump-free and if there was a small clump, using the wand to clear it up quickly worked.

The application also made my eyelashes look much longer and fuller than the current product I use, which I believe usually runs for more expensive. I also have a habit of forgetting to remove my makeup at night in the morning I actually did NOT suffer from racoon eyes, which frequently happens with other brands.

Overall, it’s light, but makes your eyes pop is easy to use and doesn’t seem bad for your skin or eyes if you forget to remove it. I’m stoked to keep using this product and include it in my daily makeup routine – thanks Butterly!.

This was the first mascara I’ve ever gotten when I first started wearing mascara. I loved it at the start. But once I discovered what mascara are actually good and what you want to avoid i shortly realized this wasn’t the best one.

I bought again after not using it for months in hopes I’d still love it but that’s sent the case. It’s not a terrible product but it is a bit to a struggle to apply and you need a few coats not just 1 or 2.

It doesn’t do any sort of lengthening more so volumizing. When apply the mascara to the bottom lashes it leave a black streak under your eyes making you look like a raccoon and takes more time to clean up.

After a few hours it starts to deflate your lashes and leave bag under eyes and if you rub your eyes a lot don’t recommend. This is a good starter mascara I’d say but not my favorite and won’t be purchasing again.

I too used 20yrs- Best compares many,many I tried. Now- it Clumps going on. Flakes off in 2-3 hrs causing dark under eyes. Looks like cheap not waterproof next day look. I thought was bad batch, or living in Arizona.

Often items (anything needing storage temps 80° or less)affected by heat in Trucks during delivery. I bought 2 cuz of Sale. Returned both. Waited 2 more months to buy again hoping New Stock. Same thing on Both.

That was 4 same consistenty,way it wore. I returned. Now spent $45 buying different brands. trying find exactly what your Formula USED to be. All those failed but. $1. 00 L. A. Waterproof from Dollar Tree.

L’Oreal you lost me and,3 of my Friends as Customers. We refuse my anything that’s yours. I miss the Eye Crayons(Blk,Brwn,Raisin&Teal Green all the colors) that were long lasting you stopped making. We all buy $1-L.

A. product line.

Ohhhh, where to even start on this particular mascara??? Okay, first off I’ll say this tube lasts freakishly long (without drying out) so it’s shelf life does not apply to the typical toss out after a couple of months rule (imo)! This mascara is actually just solid, really.

No muss, no fuss, always there for you in a pinch no matter where you are and you kinda gotta love it just for that much alone! I highly recommend this mascara as a quick fix substitute if ever in an emergency, like you’re on vacation for a wedding and forgot to pack your usual mascara type of thing! All of Maybelline mascaras are too large and bulky for myself to carry around daily, but I do have a drawer in my makeup vanity that’s dedicated just to them this one is definitely is the best overall mascara available, if ya ask me! This wand is particularly good for creating fullness, but not so great for volume curl… it’s also not ideal for lower lashes, but it still works fine, which is why I feel like it really is a great mascara temp stand-in if you ever need one! And it’s definitely cheap enough for literally anyone to buy, I’ve even seen it for sale in my own local Dollar Tree, just saying!.

This has been a staple in my make-up bag for over 30 years and I’ll buy it as long as they make it. I prefer the curved brush, but regardless, have used the straight one, the formula is the same. It’s a great buildable lengthening mascara It doesn’t clump and it’s great for seperating the lashes.

It doesn’t really give you any volume, though I’ve paired it with others that do in order to get that look, and have had great success. The volumizing mascaras, even high end ones tend to clump more, so I often use this as like a primer, it keeps my lashes from clumping together with some of the thicker formulas.

I’ve tried everyrhing from Dior, which I did enjoy, though I liked it better under this, to bare minerals strength length and everything in between. I do really like the bare minerals, especially the wand, and Il Makiage Icon, which is a new fav surprisingly to me, but this mascara will always be in my kit.

When I began wearing makeup in the 80’s, Maybelline Great Lash was the mascara I chose. It was easy to apply and, being water-based, easy to remove. It gave sufficient coverage, but did require a little work to keep the clumps away.

Fast forward to today, when new mascara appears every day, offering length and volume and beautiful lashes that can match falsies. I hadn’t used Great Lash in a while. Recently I decided to try it again.

I’m underwhelmed. As I understand, the formula has not changed since inception, and that is unfortunate. Yes, it still coats the lashes with color, but the WOW! Factor I find with the new mascaras simply isn’t there.

Sorry, Great Lash – we had some good times back in the day, but I’m leaving you in the 80s, along with my big hair and leg warmers.

I decided to try the Perversion mascara by Urban Decay when Ulta. com had it on sale for only $10. I have one thing to say and that this mascara is everything (except vegan). The mascara brush itself is large and fluffy and I could feel it grip my lashes when I was applying the mascara giving me a significant amount of lift, volume and curl.

The color is very black- which is good, I have long, black eyelashes to begin with. My lashes looked like I could’ve been wearing falsies, that’s how much volume I achieved with this mascara. I found the brush was easy to use and I was able to apply without smudging mascara anywhere else on my eyelid.

I also found that this mascara lasted all day without smudging below my lower eyelid. This mascara was thick however I did not experience any issues with my lashes clumping together. Once in a while I would get a few very small chunks of mascara that could easily be brushed away but I feel like that’s normal for a new bottle of this thickness.

I found this product to be non-irritating and did not make my lashes fall out. I was able to remove this mascara easily with micellar water when the day was finished. Overall a 5 star rating for this product.

The Urban Decay brand is proudly cruelty free and they never test on animals, which is an important factor for me. This product is however not listed as vegan, for those looking for a vegan mascara.

15 yrs of playing with makeup and I must say it is one of the best for its price. I got mine for 700 something. I have used and tested it 7 times before writing this review What I found It’s good black It definitely gave length to my lashes.

It did not flake which is something everybody promises but fails. Its completely waterproof, I took shower, washed my face like 5 times and it did not move, I mean what is in there. It is volumizing, for sure.

What else do I need , it scores well from every angle. The only negative aspect which actually is the reason for its durability is it takes a good makeup remover to clean it completely. Trust me when I say it will stay perfectly as if you have a lash extension till u remove it with a remover.

Loved it. texture is creamy, bristles are comfortable and not poky , helps in volumising. Update. Still using it. Just found the brush bristles getting clumpy over time and I have to remove excess product on a tissue before application.

But I still love it.

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I’ve been using this lash sensational mascara for YEARS. This specific mascara is by far the best I’ve used. Always makes my eye lashes look long and fanned out and thicker. I’ve also used “Better than sex” mascara but it is very pricey and not something I would buy often but the lash sensational mascara is very similar and way more affordable and convenient, always under $10 and can be found in almost every store! It preforms great, lasts all day and really makes your lashes pop! I’ve been using it for roughly 4 years and never has it failed me or been hard to find or cost me much.

I HIGHLY recommend giving it a try, I do recommend a few coats of this product to get the thick, long butterfly effect but trust me it preforms amazingly! You can easily find it at Walmart, Walgreens and just about any store that sells makeup.

Give it a try you won’t be disappointed!.

I love how beautiful this mascara shade looks and the effect it gives lashes. I just wish this bright blue was available in the non waterproof formula. The waterproof formula is very tough to remove and causes even the healthiest of lashes to slightly shed a bit.

The shade is so beautiful I don’t mind that slight little downfall. I highly recommend this. Be careful how you remove it and condition your lashes daily to help prevent shedding. This shade is gorgeous for spring and summer and gets a lot of compliments.

I will be re-purchasing of course ♡.

I have literally tried EVERY prestige brand of mascara, regular and waterproof formulas. I always get flaking below my eyes. I’ve been told by makeup artists to not use moisturizer underneath my eyes to stop that problem but that didn’t help at all.

I have even blow dried my mascara between coats to see if it would stop the flaking, but that didn’t help either. I have also waited 15+ minutes after applying mascara to put on my glasses, but that didn’t work either.

Since I LOVE MAC products I thought I would finally try their waterproof mascara since I had tried everything else and have literally wasted hundreds of dollars on high end mascaras that always flake or leave dots underneath my eyes.

THIS PRODUCT WORKS AMAZING! I can put as much under eye cream as I like with no problem. It looks great and adds volume and length to my sparse and short lashes. It stays on all day and comes off easily.

I will NEVER buy another brand of mascara again!.

I LOVE MAC mascaras. Right back to the early days of Plush Lash (which I will never stop grieving…). I loved the longer plastic bristle wand as it catches every lash in one pass. Just be sure to work quickly as it does try fast! If you don’t reapply your second coat right away, you could in in danger of clumping.

I love the slightly rounded tip of the wand as it allows me to get into each lash and ensure everything is separated and lush. I love that in true MAC fashion, it doesn’t smudge, flake or smear throughout the day!.

Needed a more natural looking mascara with fewer nasty ingredients. Have loved multiple other products from Ere Perez. The mascara is a little on the dry side as others have mentioned, but I didn’t find it flaky at all, and the drier formula actually allows great separate lash definition.

It’s less subtle than I was expecting as it does add quite a bit of volume. However, my main issue with this product is how hard it is to remove! I’m aware this is a waterproof formula but I expected it to at least remove some of it when using my regular cleanser, which removes all my other make up without issue.

But after a full cleanse it was like I hadn’t touched it! I had a freshly cleansed face with full mascara on! I then had to scrub with makeup remover but some residue was STILL leftover and was under my eyes the next day.

The second issue is that despite it’s ability to stay put through cleansing it actually tranfers onto the under eye area quite badly during the day, another problem I’m not used to having. I was previously using Bare Minerals Lash Domination and it would stay put PERFECTLY all day then magically come off at night with a bit of cleanser and water.

I’ll probably go back to that formula.

I was excited about this mascara based on the majority of reviews, but I must agree with the dissenters in this list. For one, I don’t find this product to be fragrance free at all. It has a distinct odor I could still smell even after it had been on my lashes for a little while.

As other reviewers mentioned, it has a thin consistency, which I didn’t like. It didn’t do much for me and in spite of it being thinner, I was very aware of it being on my eyes. My skin is pretty sensitive and I found it the slightest bit irritating while wearing it.

Not comfortable. The wand I especially didn’t like. It’s huge and a weird cone shape that was awkward during the application. Just all around not great. The packaging is nice and the tube is attractive, but that was about the only plus.

Glad to see it works for others, but it’s a no from me.

I wear contact lenses every day so need a mascara that is gentle on my eyes , and I’m pleased to say I had no issues with this one causing any sort of irritation at all. It’s definitely a dry formula so has taken a bit of a learning curve for me to get used to.

My lashes did not feel crunchy when wearing this mascara, which I love. I have sparse lashes so really look for something to volumise & plump them up while also giving me a little length too – I found this mascara does a decent job at both.

I really liked how it didn’t glug up and separated the lashes very well. I would say, for me , it gave a pretty , natural, yours but better lashes sort of look. Also, it didn’t flake or budge at all on me, huge plus there for no end of day panda eyes ! All in all a great mascara that I would recommend to others.

I was gifted a product sample to trial and review.

I’ve used a lot of waterproof mascaras through the years and have been unhappy with most. This one was one that I was very pleasantly surprised by though. I bought it during one of the big sale promos Ulta has, and tried it without much in the way of expectations.

Firstly, I LOVE the brush! It is one of the most pleasing mascara applicators I have ever tried. At first I thought it was a little large, but it’s really amazing. I have a lot of lashes (my bottom lashes are longer and thicker than most people I meet alone) and it can make applying mascara a nightmare.

Not so with this brush though! It also removes a lot easier than other waterproof mascaras I’ve tried and therefore is easier on the skin around my eyes. I would have thought it would run a bit with how easily it is removed, but it has not at all (and I’ve fallen asleep with it) It’s also a lot lighter than other waterproofs I’ve tried.

It gives a notice my lashes look without the cakeiness other waterproofs can give. I’d recommend anyone to give it a try.

I previously used “Lights Camera Splashes” by Tarte and liked it, but it wasn’t available, so I tried this, and I’m SO glad I did. Absolutely LOVE it (and I think it’s actually better than Tarte’s, which is saying a lot)!! For me, it’s the wand the formulation that is the key; some people prefer the more traditional bristle wand, but waterproof mascara can be thicker/gunky, and I find this type of wand (not sure how to describe it, but the whole thing is rubber/neoprene-like material) distributes the product MUCH better: no clumps or gunk, and two coats go on perfectly.

This is my new go-to. Even better: It stays on all day AND comes off a lot smoother than most waterproof mascaras I’ve tried. Full Disclosure: I have pretty decent lashes to begin with, so I wasn’t focusing on a huge increase in length/volume, though the difference was obvious.

Listen… idk what goes on amongst the people at Too Faced, but I can assure you… this mascara is NOT better than sex. Because Too Faced still carries some of my all-time makeup faves, I gave this numerous chances(I’ve gone through like 3 full tubes of these) and this is one of the worst mascaras in my book (my very long and diverse book of mascara explorations) It adds no length, but clumps easily so I suppose that could constitute as volume?? My natural lashes type: slightly curly with okay volume — the shape of the brush makes it difficult to cover all lashes evenly, typically the middle lashes are what gets most of the product so this sucks for me since I prefer heavier coating on my outer lashes rather than right in the middle.

It also weighs down my lashes a lot and makes them fall straight down even when I use an eyelash curler. I personally like to apply 2-3 thin coats of mascara to get my desired look/length, but anything after the first coat flakes AWFULLY — even if you manage to finish your mascara without it flaking, within a few hours it starts flaking on its own and we all know how painfully annoying that is.

I would wear this to my 9-5 job where I’d do nothing all day, yet I’d get home and find that half of it had flaked off and smudged. And as many other people mention, it dries out insanely fast. The only thing I kind of like this for is my bottom lashes when applied with a very light hand.

Also the packaging is super cute, but the formula and brush just don’t work for my particular lashes and I don’t think the price of this product can truly be justified since its performance is below others within its price range and I’ve had better results from drug store brands.

If you’re going to spend this much on a mascara, at least pick a different one.

I was super excited to try Better Than Sex mascara by Too Faced. I am a huge fan of their eyeshadows, so I thought that with a name like this it would HAVE to be the best mascara product I’d ever used.

Mind you, I have many years (30+) of trying MANY different products, from low end to shockingly expensive. I rushed right out to get some. And then the reality sunk in. If you ladies think this subpar product is “better than sex” you’re all REALLY missing out.

Here’s my true opinion: 1. While the product was a lot thinner than any mascara I’d ever used, and oddly scented nicely, it glided on my lashes unlike anything I’d ever used. But it was a double edged sword, as if you did two coats, it became gloppy and stuck my lashes together.

(Sorry, gloppy sex isn’t my thing. ) 2. Once I had the amount to use down I proudly wore it to work. By first break, I’d found that I had small hair like flakes on my face. And not just a few, it was a festival of flakes.

(Flaky sex? Um I’m gonna pass on that too. ) 3. Heaven forbid you should happen to get emotional and let the tears flow, because you will become a blackened river down your cheeks. At this point you will learn that it burns your eyes, making you cry even more.

(Burning sex anyone? Yeah, I didn’t think so. ) So, the real truth here is this. If you’re going to spend this amount for mascara, get Nars Climax, which is far superior to Too Faced for this product, (though they still have Nars beat on eyeshadow.

) In a nutshell, skip the “sex” and go straight for the “climax”.

Okay so this was my favorite mascara for years but this time when I purchased it, it was/is awful. I was using Perversion by Urban Decay for awhile but missed my Better than Sex so I came back. This time it made my lashes clumpy and stubby looking and they did not look curled even in the tiniest bit.

Here’s the thing though. a couple of years ago, I had early stage breast cancer. I had to go through a lot of chemotherapy. When you go through chemo, you don’t just lose the hair on your head, you lose literally every strand of hair on your entire body so of course this includes eyelashes.

After I was done with treatment a bunch of weird stuff happened. The hair on my head came back super curly when it used to be wavy, my dark brown eyebrows grew in blonde and my lashes came back but not as thick and long as they used to be.

The reason I’m explaining all this is because I really just think it’s my lashes (if I didn’t I would only give 1 star) rather than the product. If you have “average” eyelashes then you will probably love this mascara like I used to.

If you have shorter and more thin eyelashes I have found my new holy grail to be 2 coats of Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara over 1 coat of the tinted eyelash primer, both by Benefit. They actually make my eyes pop even more than this one did before I ever even had cancer so there’s still hope!.