We’ve solved another first-world problem: waterproof mascaras that won’t budge or smudge in Singapore’s sweaty weather. You’re welcome.
Lashes do wonders – aside from protecting your eyes from dust and debris, they also give the illusion of widening and elongating them. Not many of us are blessed with long, lush lashes, which is why we’re inseparable from our favourite mascaras. But the unrelenting Singapore heat (coupled with the curse of oily lids) leaves us with raccoon eyes by the end of the day. So we’re putting an end to it once and for all. Here are the best mascara products in Singapore for all types of lashes. P.S. if you can’t deal with all that effort of applying mascara, try eyelash extensions instead.
Best mascara brands for Singapore’s weather
1. KissMe Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara
A favourite among Singaporeans, this is great for sparse Asian lashes. Thanks to 5mm fibres and a “curl lock” to keep your lashes in place all day, it does a fine job of extreme lengthening and thickening. Bonus points for its waterproof formula too.
KissMe Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara, $19, available online via iHerb and Shopee
2. Heimish, Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara, Curl
Looking for a mascara that holds up all day without the hassle? Heimish Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara is your go-to. This tubing mascara lifts, curls, and defines your lashes – no clumps, smudges, or flaking, even if you cry or rub your eyes. Plus, it removes easily with warm water, protecting your lashes from harsh rubbing. Perfect for bold, dramatic eyes from morning to night! Don’t forget the bottom lashes to complete your look.
Heimish, Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara, Curl, $15.95, available online via iHerb
3. Etude Curl Fix Mascara
With its lightweight, smudge-proof and waterproof formula, this mascara lifts and holds curls all day – no more droopy lashes. And yes, it’s one of the best mascara brands in Singapore for Asian lashes. The slim, dense brush effortlessly catches and separates each lash, even the bottom ones, for a perfectly neat and defined look. Plus, you don’t have to worry about lumps or clumps, as it glides on smoothly too.
Etude Curl Fix Mascara, $20, available online via Watsons, Shopee and iHerb
4. Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara
Stick straight lashes have got nothing on this beaut. Firstly, the formula is vegan so it’s perfect for sensitive lids. Top that with Aquaflex Technology that holds a curl all day and a Triple-Wave Wand that grabs and coats every lash (creating volume and length without clumps), and you’ve got a winner. Now, we wouldn’t say this gives the ultimate volume but you’ll definitely see the difference.
Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara, $28.40, available online via Revolve
5. YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof
Flaunt bigger-than-life lashes with Yves Saint Laurent’s volumising mascara, which is now available in a waterproof formula for all-day drama. This non-drying, B5 pro-vitamin-enriched formula deepens, darkens, and instantly thickens lashes, giving you a bold, false-lash look without the hassle of falsies.
The nylon fibre brush effortlessly coats each lash from root to tip, building intense volume for a truly luscious finish. If you’re after that va-va-voom effect, this mascara is your ultimate beauty must-have.
YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof, $62, available online via Sephora
6. Eyeko Sport Waterproof Mascara
This stuff is pure magic. As its name suggests, it lasts through everything including work, gym sessions and even outdoor workouts. Plus, if you love a doll-like effect, this fans out and elongates your eyelashes. It’s near impossible to remove this if you don’t have a great eye makeup remover, which speaks volumes about its staying power.
Eyeko Sport Waterproof Mascara, $33.50, available online via LookFantastic and Revolve
7. Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Angel Waterproof Mascara
Forget your falsies. This gives your peepers a voluminous lift and the appearance of winged lashes – so you don’t have to go to great pains to do a cat eye. It’s waterproof too, so you can slay all day in the Singapore heat without worry of smudging.
Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Angel Waterproof Mascara, $21.90, available online via Guardian and Watsons
8. Too Faced Better than Sex Waterproof Mascara
We’ve all heard of the famed Better than Sex mascara, but while it gives lashes the necessary oomph, it lacks the budge-proof factor. The waterproof version of this Holy Grail mascara delivers on all fronts, thanks to its inclusion of water-resistant polymers. One coat defines, two coats curls, and three curls – well that gives you the most luscious lashes of your life.
Too Faced Better than Sex Waterproof Mascara, $37, available online via Amazon
9. Benefit Cosmetics Badgal Bang Waterproof Mascara
This holy grail has a waterproof version, so rest assured that we’re never letting this one go. Layer it on your lashes, and no matter how sparse they are, they’ll appear longer and fuller. Benefit promises that it’ll “last through storm clouds and showers” and it sure does. We’d like to add that it lasts through serious sweat too.
Benefit Cosmetics Badgal Bang Waterproof Mascara, $44, available online via Sephora
10. Diorshow Iconic Overcurl, Waterproof
The legendary Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara now comes in a waterproof version, delivering eye makeup that stays flawless all day. Designed for all lash types, this mascara defines, coats, and dramatically fans out lashes. It adds XXL volume, incredible curl, and long-lasting shape. Enriched with cotton nectar, it not only enhances volume but also nourishes and strengthens lashes, leaving them softer and revitalised. The curved brush is perfect for creating longer-looking, more defined lashes with every swipe.
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl, Waterproof, $67, available online
11. L’Oréal Paris Double Extensions Beauty Tubes Mascara
This gives the effect of a lash perm – the secret is in the two-step formula, which contains a primer and a mascara. The base coat comes infused with Aqua flex, which absorbs into the keratin structure of each lash to nourish. It doesn’t smudge or fade either, so expect to have full-on drama in your lashes all day long.
L’Oréal Paris Double Extensions Beauty Tubes Mascara, $27.90, available online via Watsons, Guardian and Shopee
12. Lily Lolo Natural Big Lash Mascara
We’re all for a good coat of mascara but it’s not always a top priority in our makeup routine. Why? ‘Cos removing it can be such a b*tch sometimes. So we were surprised at how we got all the product out in a couple of swabs. This clean, cruelty-free mineral mascara intensifies lashes with more volume and definition – almost looks like you have falsies on! Plus it goes hand in hand with smudge-proof eyeliner. Double win. The vegan formula is also great for sensitive skin.
Lily Lolo Big Lash Mascara, $39, available online
13. Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara
Hourglass’ Caution Extreme Lash Mascara knocks it out of the park with a 4DAmplifier brush that creates big, bold lashes in one stroke. Pair it with a buildable formula that’s smear-proof and waterproof, and you’ve got yourselves a winner. The dual-sided brush – the denser bristles for top, and shorter for bottom – lets you coat even hard-to-reach lashes and creates volume in every direction.
Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara, $52, available online via Sephora
Now that you’re acquainted with the best mascara brands in Singapore, you can say goodbye to droopy and limp eyelashes.
