I am rather picky when it comes to mascara. But that’s only because I have the most difficult eye lashes to deal with. They are dead straight and even with the magic Shu Uemura eyelash curler, I still need to do at least between 40-50 pumps to keep those pesky lashes curled (not kidding!) Having straight lashes also means the only type of mascara I can use is strictly waterproof and my choices are very limited. You can probably imagine the extreme frustration at not being able to try out all those amazing mascaras out there in the market that are not waterproof; Benefit’s Roller Lash Mascara, Maybelline Lash Sensational (which, as far as I know, has no waterproof version in the UK), Lancome Grandiose Mascara (with that amazing curved wand), to name a few.

Having been an avid user of waterproof mascara for as long as I can remember, today I thought I would round up my top picks so that all is not lost on us girls with troublesome straight lashes.

1. Maybelline the Falsies (WP). This is probably an all time favourite that I’ve had in my stash the longest and keep repurchasing whenever I run out. I know Tanya Burr used to use this mascara exclusively in all of her tuturials for a long time and I can totally understand why. It has the first patented spoon curler brush of its kind, that separates, curls and fans out lashes whilst coating every single strand. The result is amazing lashes packed full of volume and definition and as the name aptly suggests, you can easily be mistaken for wearing a pair of falsies.

2. Max Factor False Lash Effect (WP). I love this one for the serious volume that it gives to my lashes. It has a chunky plastic wand that really amplifies your lashes and despite the chunkiness of the wand, it does gets right to the roots and gives great definition to your lash line. The only problem I have is you need quite a steady hand to apply this mascara as it can get messy and transfer on your lids. But at the end of the day it’s nothing that can’t be wiped clean with a cotton bud so I always have one close at hand.

3. Maybelline The Rocket Volume (WP). This is very very similar to the Max Factor False Lash Effect, it even has the same identical looking chunky wand. But I find this mascara gives a much more natural look in contrast to the amp up effect by its counterpart. It’s also very easy to apply and doesn’t transfer to the lids so I always reach for this on a no-makeup makeup day or on days that I just want to do a quick and easy makeup.

4. L’Oreal False Lash Telescopic (WP). I absolutely adore this mascara’s super sleek and thin wand. It literally gets into every nooks and crannies and coats and stretches each lash for a very defined look. This is more of a lengthening rather than volumising mascara but I love the way it defines your lash line as well as double the length of your lashes. It is also by far the easiest mascara to apply but the same can’t be said about taking it off at the end of the day so be warned.

5. Fairydrops Scandal Queen Waterproof Mascara. Alas a magic mascara that’s come to save the day! The Fairydrops Scandal Queen mascara is one of those all rounders that basically does everything and more. It has this strange curved wand with three bobbled bristles that picks up even the shortest of lashes. The formula also contain some loose fibres that add more oomph to your lashes but they don’t get into your eyes or irritate them. It’s the kind of products that you have no idea how it works but it just works. You can also choose whether to opt for a natural look, in which one coat will be enough, or you can add a few more coats for a dramatic finish.

Do you have any favourite mascaras that keep your lashes curled?