Waterproof, No-Drip Mascaras to Survive the Dampest of Days

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A wise gal once urged me to never feel fully dressed without a swipe of mascara. Long, curled, dark lashes open up eyes, making them expressive, intriguing, bold and beautiful—even without eyeliner. Now, I feel naked without a good coat or two, especially in the water where the eyes often tell your story. After much trial and error (the under-eye smudge is a top pet peeve), I found a few that truly live up to the term "waterproof."—Esther Hahn

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• The Dior Diorshow Iconic Waterproof Mascara ($28.50) is the best all-around option. It plumps, it lengthens, it doesn't smudge. The application
• The Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof Luxurious Mascara ($30) is a splurge. But when it come
• The Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Waterproof Mascara ($30) comes with the best mascara wand that allows application to the inner lashes without stray str

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