New York Color (NYC) Waterproof Mascara

How much does it cost? $1.99
How long does it last? about as long as a normal mascara tube, it maybe be a bit smaller but I think it's about the same size as most tubes.


I've been searching for the perfect mascara forever it seems. I really thought it was a myth. while this mascara is not the perfect mascara for me, it is a close second and the price difference may put this one in first place.

I bought this mascara with not much hope; after all we've always been a family that has avoided name brands because of the price-tag but we've ALWAYS used name brand mascara. I figured there was a darn good reason for this and when all the mascaras fell off my eyes after one blink or my eyes were bleednig the next day I'd feel stupid about waning to save an extra $5 or so.

the mascara went on beautifully. no clumps, all lashes covered, jet black like the name promised (there is also black brown). I was very impressed. but, how long did it stay? waterproof mascaras are a must for me, and they never live up to their name. I sneezed, I yawned, I rubbed my eyes. still there! eventually I cried, in fact I bawled. it stayed. beautiful! I was very pleased with my tiny purchase. the most amazing part is if you don't wash this off at night it's still there, looking only slightly worn, the next morning.

now, this can be taken as either a positive or negative... you probably need an eye makeup remover to remove this stuff. I wash my face with soap and just scrub really hard to get the mascara off when I'm that concerned, but most of the time I just leave it on. so if you don't like to fight with your mascara to get it off, this might not be the mascara for you. because instead of just being waterproof this mascara should probably be called apocalypse proof. when I don't apply more, it takes about 2-3 days before it looks like I really forgot mascara and about 5-7 days before there isn't a trace left on my eyes.

quality for price 5/5
quality overall 4.5/5