# Waterproof mascara that doesn't run

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/mascara/waterproof/
Category: Beauty > Mascara. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 384 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Sep 2017 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which waterproof mascara doesn't run?

**Short answer:** Blinc Original Tubing Mascara has the best record: 17 of 21 reviewers who brought it up said it held up to water, tears or sweat. Lancôme Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara comes next at 15 of 23, and the rest are much closer to an even split. People often write about waterproofing when it fails on them, so read these shares as a way to compare mascaras, not as a promise.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Holds up | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blinc Original Tubing Mascara | 17 of 21 | 81% | yes |
| 2 | Lancôme Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara | 15 of 23 | 65% | yes |
| 3 | Benefit Roller Lash Mascara | 14 of 24 | 58% | no |
| 4 | Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara | 20 of 46 | 43% | no |
| 5 | Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara | 12 of 28 | 43% | no |
| 6 | Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara | 6 of 13 | 46% | no |
| 7 | Buxom Lash Volumizing Mascara | 5 of 11 | 45% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Blinc Original Tubing Mascara

60% of reviews say it comes off easily, and 33% say it lasts all day. Counted at Sephora, where 17 of 21 said it held up. Clumping is the small complaint at 13%.

- Praised for: Easy to remove (60%), Lasts all day (33%), Separated, no clumps (13%)
- Complaints: Clumpy (13%), Hard to remove (10%), Flakes under the eyes (10%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 2. Lancôme Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara

62% of reviews praise the length and 33% say it holds a curl. Ulta reviewers said it held up at 14 of 21. Complaints are small, with 10% saying the curl drops and 8% saying it's too expensive.

- Praised for: Lengthens lashes (62%), Separated, no clumps (41%), Adds volume (38%)
- Complaints: Drops the curl or weighs lashes down (10%), Too expensive (8%), Hard to remove (5%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 3. Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

Sold at Sephora and Ulta, where reviewers like the length (37%) and the curl (33%). The catch is that 20% say the curl drops or the lashes feel weighed down.

- Praised for: Lengthens lashes (37%), Holds a curl (33%), Separated, no clumps (25%)
- Complaints: Drops the curl or weighs lashes down (20%), Hard to remove (5%), Clumpy (3%)
- Reports counted: 60

### 4. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

More reviewers weighed in on this mascara than on any other here (46), and they split: 20 of 46 said it held up. Praise is modest, with 14% saying it lasts all day. Complaints include clumping (11%) and a changed formula (9%).

- Praised for: Lasts all day (14%), Holds a curl (13%), Separated, no clumps (7%)
- Complaints: Clumpy (11%), Formula changed for the worse (9%), Dries out fast in the tube (9%)
- Reports counted: 56

### 5. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

It has the weakest record here at 12 of 28. The better notes are comfort (13% call it gentle on sensitive eyes or contacts) and removal (15% say it comes off easily). 13% mention clumping.

- Praised for: Lengthens lashes (20%), Adds volume (18%), Easy to remove (15%)
- Complaints: Clumpy (13%), Flakes under the eyes (7%), Too expensive (4%)
- Reports counted: 55

### 6. Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara

A smaller group weighed in, all at Sephora, and 6 of 13 said it held up. Fans mention length (27%) and separated lashes (27%). The Flutter Extension version ranks higher.

- Praised for: Lengthens lashes (27%), Separated, no clumps (27%), Adds volume (23%)
- Complaints: Clumpy (7%), Hard to remove (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 7. Buxom Lash Volumizing Mascara

A small group weighed in at Sephora, and 5 of 11 said it held up. Reviewers praise length (30%) and separated lashes (27%), and 7% mention flakes.

- Praised for: Lengthens lashes (30%), Separated, no clumps (27%), Adds volume (23%)
- Complaints: Flakes under the eyes (7%), Messy or awkward wand (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

## Questions

**Which mascara is actually waterproof?**

Blinc Original Tubing Mascara has the best record, with 17 of 21 reviewers saying it held up to water, tears or sweat. Lancôme Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara follows at 15 of 23.

**Does Too Faced Better Than Sex hold up in water?**

It's mixed. 20 of 46 reviewers who brought it up said it holds up, and more said it ran or smudged. More reviewers weighed in on this mascara than on any other here (46), so the record is well supported.

**Does Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes stay on in water?**

It has the weakest record here at 12 of 28, so more than half of the reviewers who brought it up had it run or smudge. It does get credit for comfort, with 13% calling it gentle on sensitive eyes or contacts.

**Is waterproof mascara hard to remove?**

It depends on the formula, and complaints are small. 60% of Blinc Original Tubing Mascara reviews say it comes off easily, while 7% of Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara reviews and 5% of Benefit Roller Lash Mascara reviews call it hard to remove.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/