The 7 Best Mascaras for a Smudge-Proof Summer!

I’ve lived in Miami for most of my life. We Floridians are prepared for a lot of things. Hurricanes? No problem. Flash flooding? Piece of cake. Drivers cutting you off without turn signals? Par for the course. One thing we all can’t seem to get used to is the summer heat. More specifically, the energy-draining, face-melting, hair-frizzing humidity! On the plus side, my personal experience living in the “shvitz” capital of the world makes me an expert tester of tried-and-true summer-proof makeup.

Best Smudge Proof Mascara

With summer here in every part of the country, rising temperatures mean that it’s time to switch up your seasonal beauty products. Some obvious changes are pulling out lighter-weight foundations, sun-kissed bronzers, and brighter blushes. Warmer weather means you’re swimming, hiking, or sipping mojitos on vacation. You’ll undoubtedly want to replace your current mascara. Humid weather calls for waterproof formulas that will stand up to beach days and sweat. To help you narrow down the crazy number of choices, I’ve rounded up the 7 best mascaras for a smudge-proof summer—Miami-tested and approved!

For 5 summer makeup trends that aren’t over the top for women over 40, be sure to check out this post!

Do you have a smudge-proof mascara favorite? Please share with us in the comments below! Don’t forget you can sign up for the newsletter to take advantage of some amazing resources here including a PDF with 20+ beauty tips to look younger! Thanks for reading!