Rain and tear-proof: Here are waterproof mascaras you can rely on

If you’re loyal to the original Diorshow mascara, then congratulations because your favourite lash-curling formula just got an upgrade. This long-wearing lady allows you to enjoy 24 hours of humidity-resistant, waterproof wear without compromising on that volume and curl you’ve come to know and love. Plus, with the addition of lash conditioning cotton nectar you can rest easy knowing your eyelashes are getting the V.I.P treatment from the first swipe.

$60 at Sephora

We’re OG fans of the original variant and when it comes to this waterproof version, honestly our opinion hasn’t changed – this is one of the best volumising mascaras we've ever had the pleasure of plumping up our lashes with. Stash this sweat-proof, long-wearing pick in your gym bag for lash-lengthening touch-ups before you head into the office and prepare to wow all of whom you encounter with your impressive peepers.

$50 at Adore Beauty

Finding the perfect balance between durable, waterproof wear, while also being a breeze to remove, this defining and lengthening mascara is a great choice for every day. The smaller wand size makes it perfect for grabbing all those tiny lashes on your lower lash line without smudging the product all over your under eyes. Lightweight and buildable, this little guy delivers waterproof, sweatproof and humidity-resistant wear that lasts for up to 16 hours after application. A must for any kit.

$39 at Adore Beauty

Outrageously voluminous lashes are on the menu when you apply a few strokes of this mascara to your peepers. With a conditioning lash-advancing vitamin complex-infused formula that lifts and curls as it volumises, this is our false lash effect pick – the fact that it’s also smudge-proof, flake-proof and clump-resistant are just an added bonus in our opinion.

$54 at Adore Beauty

Separate and fan out your lashes with this jojoba-enriched volumising formula that defines and lengthens, ensuring every single little lash of yours is on full display from the first few swipes. A great pick for the budget conscious, this low-cost waterproof OG is a no-brainer for the next time you’re ordering from Adore Beauty.

$12.48 at Big W

As you might have guessed from the name this mascara is all about that smudge-free life. Long-wearing, waterproof, defining, curling and lengthening, you can look forward to some stunning lash moments with this BB on hand. With no smudging, clumping or flaking in sight, this ophthalmologist-tested pick pairs perfectly with contact lenses.

$53 at MECCA

Yep, that’s right, this cult-favourite mascara is waterproof, meaning you can comfortably enjoy all of that unbelievable eye drama no matter how much it rains. With a formula that lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts and separates you’ll most likely have to assure people that these are in fact your lashes and not a pair of falsies, “they’re real” pinky promise.

$44 at Sephora

We don’t know about you but we can never go past a Maybelline mascara. The budget-friendly brand practically introduced us to the concept of mascara as teens trying out makeup for the first time, so it would be a crime not to include them here. Their full fan effect Lash Sensational mascara comes in a few finishes – waterproof included – and all keep lashes looking voluminous and luscious.

$21.95 at Adore Beauty