Waterproof mascara recommendations?

[beth_leonard]

The kids are in a play this weekend (If you're interested it's "The Jungle Book", Coconut Cast -- not Banana -- at the San Jose Children's Musical Theater.) and they need to wear waterproof mascara. I originally stopped by Sears, which didn't sell makeup, then by Macy's, whose cheapest mascara was $27/bottle.

Then I went to Target and got two bottles for $5 each. It is very clumpy, and it is especially difficult to apply mascara to Peter. I'm thinking of getting one more small bottle of more expensive stuff that is very high quality. I can apply that at home, and he can take his Target bottle that he's required to have in his makeup kit with him.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I don't know the first thing about brands and quality, other than more expensive is usually better. If I'm going to keep it for me, I could spend up to $30 for something that would last. The kids lashes are plenty long, they just need to be darker for the show.

--Beth

Comments

[altamira16.livejournal.com]

Far in the back of my mind, I remember buying a waterproof Maybelline Great Lash mascara that worked okay and did not clump. It was a long time ago so their formula may be different, and it seems like some of the Great Lash stuff is not waterproof so be careful.

[beth_leonard]

Thanks, I couldn't find that kind today, but I appreciate the advice.
--Beth

[elflynn.livejournal.com]

Just checked my new mascara - I haven't purchased any in over 10 years until just last month! It is a cover girl brand called 'Clump Crusher', and it works really well, but it is water-resistant, not water-proof. I figured if this one works so well, maybe one of their water-proof ones would be good, too.

[beth_leonard]

Thanks! Went out to buy it and couldn't remember the brand name by the time I got to the store. I remembered it started with a 'C' so I ended up with Clinique. I just gave it a try, and it's an improvement over Target at least.
--Beth

[wrenb.livejournal.com]

When I'm not wearing fancy organic mascara I use Maybelline Great Lash (pink tube, green lid at Target). They have a waterproof formula that I used to buy for weddings.