These smudge-proof mascaras are truly summer-approved

From $49 at Myer

Finally we’re seeing a mascara brush worth the fanfare (literally). With a weightless, lash-fanning effect set to last for 24 hours, it’s perfect for those long summer days that somehow turn into nights. But of course that’s not all: Benefit have formulated this mascara to be the mascara of the summer. It’s a water-resistant, humidity-proof, sweat-proof  and of course smudge-proof mascara that will stay put all day long. 

Key features:

Fanning and volumising

Wavy brush fibres

Fans out lashes for 24 hours

Available at:

$49 from Myer

$49 from Sephora

$49 from Adore Beauty

From $71 at Sephora

You know what comes in handy in the summer months? Waterproof mascara. Sure we might need to scrub a little harder come cleansing time, but for the sake of killer lashes while swimming we’ll take the basically non-existent cons with the incredible pro’s. And what (aside from the ability to swim) are those pros? Well with a slower drying formula you’ve got plenty of time to move and play with your lashes to get them perfect before the formula sets. But once this creamy mascara dries, you’re left with hypnotising, volumised lashes. 

Key features:

Lifts and separates lashes

Enriched with pro-vitamin B5

Buildable formula

Available at:

$71 from Sephora

$71 from Myer

$49.70 (usually $71) from Adore Beauty

From $19.95 at Priceline

If you're in for a summer of full on fun (we're talking day to night parties) then you're going to need a mascara that can see you through it all. Enter your newest emotional support bestie. A nourishing, conditioning tubing mascara that will be with you through it all. 

Key features:

Lash growth promoting castor-oil

Enriched with conditioning peptides, panthenols, and natural waxes

Your newest ride or die

Available at:

$9.97 (usually $19.95) from Priceline 

$19.95 from Australis Cosmetics

$20 from Big W

From $61.38 at Cult Beauty

Hourglass has truly unlocked the secret to sensational lashes with this mascara. Break away from your costly false lashes habit with this impressive, defining tubing mascara. The film-forming tubing technology coats each lash with lightweight drama. The plus side to tubing mascaras? They’re known to be great summer options for their budge-proof formulations. 

Key features:

Lengthens and lifts

PETA-certified cruelty free

Proceeds go to Non-human Rights Project

Available at:

$61.38 from Cult Beauty

$53 from MECCA

From $53 at MECCA

We don’t mean to alarm you, but this might be one of the most iconic tubing mascaras out there. Working with advanced Japanese technology this groundbreaking mascara uses a protein-based formula to give your lashes that eye-opening, lash-defining curl factor. The incredible staying power of this mascara also allows for a smudge-free day. 

Key features:

Enriched with volume-building fibers 

Formulated with a nourishing blend of jojoba oil and squalene

Cult-classic product 

Available at:

$53 from MECCA

From $39 at Sephora

No matter your lash type, whether your lashes lean to the naturally stunning lifted look or run more on the sparse side, this unique eye-hugging brush will have you sorted. This Rare Beauty easy-to-build formula sees lashes lifted, lengthened, curled and volumised. Flake-free fluttery lashes coming your way this summer.

Key features:

Weightless formula

Easy to build

Multi-length brush

Available at:

$39 from Sephora

From $25.99 at Adore Beauty

Not only does this mascara leave plenty of money still in your pocket (a big beauty win) but with its cult status you know that you’re bound to see results. Sky-high lashes are promised in the name and boy are they delivered. The flexible mascara ‘tower’ works to coat each and every with a weightless bamboo fibre formula. 

Key features:

Infused with bamboo extract

Flex tower brush

Waterproof formula

Available at:

$25.99 from Adore Beauty

$26 from Woolworths

$15.39 (usually $25.99) from Chemist Warehouse

From $31.99 at Priceline

Has there been mild drama surrounding this mascara? Sure Mikayla Nogueira might’ve taken faking the dramatic effects a smidge bit too far. But you know what? This lash-lengthening mascara really does deliver on wow-worthy lashes. They’ll be curled, defined and most importantly, smudge-free.

Key features:

Available at:

$15.99 (usually $31.99) from Priceline

$31.99 from Adore Beauty

$15 (usually $31.99) from Chemist Warehouse