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These downfalls lead to gripes that we rail about forever to friends or in online forums.
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My main grievance issmudged mascara.
For me, the hassle of removing awaterproof mascaraoften isnt worth the payoff.
Over the last year, I made it my mission to find the best smudge-proof mascaras out there.
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After testing more than 30 options, I quickly discovered thattubing mascarasare where its at.
But like anything, not all tubing mascaras are created equal.
Many offer length but no volume, and some flake.
Byrdie
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Chocolatebrown mascarasare hard to find, but chocolate browntubingmascaras are even harder.
It adds a healthy dose of volume and dramatic length, and once it dries, it doesnt budge.
Just a few splashes of water and lightly brushing your lashes with your fingers remove it in seconds.
PHOTO: Sephora
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