Why is it important to use waterproof mascara?

Waterproof mascara is the savior for many women, especially in tropical countries where the merciless sun rays scorch on nicely powdered skin and test the resistance of facial foundations. As with foundation, mascara can also melt under heat. And while melted foundation gives the face an oily or waxy look, which can be easily touched up when you find the nearest washroom, mascara can be unforgiving, leaving dark panda eye patches under the eyes. More importantly, smudged mascara is really hard to amend, meaning once the mascara is off your lashes, it stays off. The consequences are severe especially if your eye area is especially oily.

So why is it important to use waterproof mascara? To prevent all of the above?

Some women prefer to use water-soluble mascara because they find water-resistance mascara more difficult to remove. But would you want to suffer a day of raccon-y eyes only to be able to wash it off easily back home?

The chemicals used in mascaras have evolved for the better over time. Most waterproof mascaras can withstand sweat and water and can still be removed easily with eye makeup removers or stronger splash of water. Some mascaras are so strong you can even wear them to swim! Applying waterproof mascara also prevents those who are likely to rub their eyes during the day and cause another racoon-eyed accident.

If you are troubled by reviews that claim applying waterproof mascara on a daily basis will erode the natural softness and strength of your eyelashes, you can opt to use an eyelash primer. It helps to protect the eyelash by acting as a shield before mascara application.