Marcelle Waterproofing Mascara Topcoat

I've mentioned before that I typically avoid all non-waterproof mascaras because they fail to hold a curl on my straight Asian lashes and I often end up with raccoon eyes at the end of the day. So when the Marcelle Waterproofing Mascara Topcoat landed in my mailbox, I thought I might have found a game changer.

This innovative product is not a waterproof mascara. Rather, it's a transparent coat that you can apply to transform any mascara you own into a waterproof one. Now add on the fact that it's paraben-free, hypo-allergenic, and perfume-free... sounds pretty amazing, right?

I decided to test the topcoat out over a few different mascaras that haven't worked for me in the past but sadly found that this is not the holy grail I was hoping for. I should note that Marcelle never claimed that this product would keep lashes curled in addition to waterproofing, but a girl can dream! Unfortunately for me, the drippy lacquer felt heavy once applied and weighed down my already drooping lashes. Since my favourite mascaras are already waterproof formulas, I will be sticking to them instead.

As for the waterproofing capabilities of the Marcelle Waterproofing Mascara Topcoat, I managed to work in a few sweaty gym sessions while wearing it and my mascara did remain happily smudge-free. So if you don't suffer from straight lash syndrome and you're looking to "emotion-proof" a favourite non-waterproof mascara, this might be just the product you're looking for.

For the folks the above paragraph applies to (jealous!), Marcelle is offering a special deal for you. From now until September 30, buy any Marcelle mascara and receive a Waterproofing Mascara Topcoat for FREE. Offer is only available online at Marcelle.com with promo code BOGO.