These smudge-proof mascaras are truly summer-approved

Summer in (and on) our eyes is a time for cutting back.; wearing less makeup all round is a vibe overall, but we’re not about to brave the world totally without lashes. Luckily with nourishing natural ingredients and a 100 per cent vegan formulation, this lengthening mascara will feel like you’re wearing nothing all while helping your lash health.

$43 at Eye of Horus Cosmetics

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. 

$54 at ASOS

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. 

$59.40 at Cult Beauty

When this mascara was released it got so much hype that it of course caught our beauty-loving attention. Being compared to the Kevyn Aucoin mascara is very high praise, and that is exactly what was said. Why? Well the lash-amplifying tubing formula coats your lashes for incredible definition and hold, with a glossy water-resistance that is almost unparalleled. Need we say more?

$28 at Woolworths

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. 

$65 at Lancôme

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. 

$50.06 at OzSale

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.

$35 at Sephora

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. 

$21.99 at Chemist Warehouse

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. 

$19.69 at Chemist Warehouse