In Dubai, the skies are gloomy, clouds are gathering, and last night we saw brilliant shocks of lightning flash across the sky—now, I’m merely a beauty writer with no weather expertise, but these signs all point to an imminent downpour. Despite the looming storm clouds, however, we can only see silver linings. A little rain needn’t spoil your parade or leave your immaculate makeup ruined by streams of jet-black mascara. Here are 9 supercharged, smudge-proof, colored mascaras that will help you stay high and dry throughout any rainstorm.
Purple Rain: 9 Waterproof Color Mascaras
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara in Beyond Blue US $24; AED/SAR 88 www.sephora.com
Blinc Blinc Mascara in Dark Purple US $26; AED/SAR 95 www.sephora.com
NYX Color Mascara in Perfect Pear US $7; AED/SAR 26 www.nyxcosmetics.com
Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof in Signature Violet US $32; AED/SAR 118 www.yslbeauty.com
Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Waterproof Mascara in Extreme Blue US $32; AED/SAR 118 www.sephora.com
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara in Green US $23; AED/SAR 85 www.sephora.com
Ciaté Lashlights in Famous US $20; AED/SAR 73 www.selfridges.com
Inglot Color Play Mascara 02 US $14; AED/SAR 51 www.inglot.com
Guerlain Cils D’Enfer Maxi Lash in Violet US $32; AED/SAR 118 www.guerlain.com