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Three mascaras you can totally ugly-cry in
Photo courtesy of: TaylorSwiftVEVO
I cry sometimes. Just kidding—I cry all the time. What can I say? I feel all the feels, whether it’s because I’m happy or sad or mad or maybe because I just saw some cute puppies romping or watched a particularly touching Hallmark commercial. Whatever—I’m totally okay with it.
But that sense of cry-baby confidence doesn’t mean I’m okay with messy mascara situations. Luckily for me (and you), though, I’ve got the key to GL’s beauty closet—and went on a quest to find the perfect mascara for every type of tear. Scroll down for my three faves…then weep on without worry.
1. L'Oreal Double Extend Lash Extension Mascara
Wear it: every single day. Can handle all the random, weepy moments that are prone to pop up without notice—kitten adoption commercials, a quarrel with your crush (he’s really just the worst sometimes), Parenthood marathons…you know, the usual.
Because: This is the mascara that I wear every day for a handful of reasons: 1) It adds plenty of pretty volume and length, 2) it can hold up to tears/wind/workouts, 3) it washes off easily with warm water, and 4) it’s the cost of a standard drugstore buy.
Note: This type of mascara is commonly referred to as “tubes”—you first swipe on a coat of white lash primer, then add color (black or brown) with the second coat. When you wash your face, the mascara won’t smear all over your eyes—the tubes will kind of dissolve and melt off. Sounds weird, but it means you’ll never get raccoon eyes.
Get it: $10, ulta.com
2. Urban Decay Cannonball Ultra Waterpoof Mascara
Wear it: when tears are inevitable…but you need to keep your look composed. Examples: When your new BF thinks it’ll be sooo romantic to watch The Notebook on date night…or when you’re hosting your bestie’s moving-really-really-far-away party.
Because: I read a very in-depth review of this mascara right when it first hit the market—it was supposed to be so insanely waterproof that the editors testing it literally went snorkeling and stood underneath a waterfall while wearing it. And it never even budged. Sold! My own testing process (while slightly less extreme) produced the same results. Put it on your list this summer for pool parties, too.
Get it: $20, urbandecay.com
3. FLOWER Intensif-Eye Volumizing Mascara
Wear it: when you want to look like Tay in the “Blank Space” video (or, in other words, when you’re going through a very, very bad breakup).
Because: OK, we said these were going to be three mascaras you can ugly-cry in…but not that they were necessarily waterproof. Sometimes, there’s nothing more therapeutic than seeing black tears streaming down your face—because then you get the chance to wipe them away and start fresh. Get it? So if you’re suddenly in Splitsville, swipe on a few coats of this creamy, feathery eyelash enhancer and let the tears flow for a while…then dry those eyes and move on.
Get it: $8, Walmart and flowerbeauty.com
So spill (get it?): Have you ever had an embarassing mascara moment? What's your favorite formula that can handle it all? Share in the comments!
