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Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara

What it is: A volumizing and lengthening waterproof mascara that resists flaking, clumping, and smudging. What it does: This waterproof version of Clinique’s High Impact Mascara stands up to heat, humidity, and the most active day. Ophthalmologist-tested, it is safe for sensitive eyes and contact-lens wearers and come off easily with your favorite Clinique eye makeup remover.
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Review 1 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Zolaika
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
-05.19.13
This went on in sticky clumps, very uneven and goopy looking. It's definitely waterproof, which made it harder to fix the initial mess. Definitely not helpful for the natural look I aim for - this was returned, and I went back to the non-waterproof version.
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Review 2 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
SharoninFTWorth
Location:Fort Worth, TX
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:35-44
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Smooth, Affordable
-05.03.13
Quick Take: volumizing
I am always on the lookout for a good waterproof mascara and this is my favorite so far. At $16 a pop, I don't have that guilty feeling about spending too much on something that might not be worth it ! It goes on very smooth, which is definitely a plus and unusual for a waterproof mascara. I do need to put on a minimum of 2 coats for a daytime look. For a nighttime look, I actually use Benefit They're Real and then the Clinique waterproof on top. If this mascara could darken lashes like the Benefit, then this would be the number #1 mascara out there in my opinion !
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Review 3 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
townandcountry
Location:Hamden, CT
Age:45-54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Good Mascara
-04.30.13
Though this mascara is ok, I would like to try other brands to see if I can find an even better product.
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Review 4 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
stetnienicole
Location:Austin, Tx
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
serious eye wash techniques
-04.06.13
Quick Take: lengthening, defining, hard to wash off
This has been a fave my only problem is it builds up around the lid in such small amounts you don't see/feel/notice it till you have irritated eyes. I got a magnifying back lit mirror and you could clearly see build up. II have to use my facial soap, eye makeup remover and rinse really well.
+1point
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Review 5 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
alagent
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
-04.02.13
Best mascara that I've used! Does what it says! Just a little clumping. Too many others lay claim to be smudge, water proof, but this one delivers!
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Review 6 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
issa17
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
love it
-03.24.13
Goes on smoothly, completely waterproof, lasts all day!
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Review 7 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
mimischwartz
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
very waterproof
-03.20.13
Quick Take: defining
I really like this mascara because it does not create those dark circles that I get from other mascaras even the ones that say they are waterproof. I think the name High Impact is a little misleading. It is a good everyday mascara but I don't find that it is dramatic enough to be called High Impact.
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Review 8 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
jaanblack
Location:NYC
Skin Tone:Deep
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I love it
-03.15.13
Quick Take: volumizing, defining, lengthening, waterproof, bargain
Defining, lengthening and doesn't smudge on me - sorry to those with less than positive reviews
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Review 9 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
iracappy
Location:Denver, CO
Age:35-44
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Goofy
-03.06.13
Used this mascara a couple times and it performed well during hot yoga but the wand was a goopy mess within two weeks. Had to return it.
-2points
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Review 10 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
sandrarn
Location:Pittsburgh, PA
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Good bargain
-02.18.13
Great mascara for the price! Goes on without clumps, stays put all day, and comes off easily with eye make up remover.
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Review 11 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
cinnismom
Age:over 54
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Meh...
-02.01.13
Not impressed. Although I do get some extra length, I prefer the more natural look of the regular waterproof Clinique mascara. This does clump and leaves my lashes with little fibers going every which way. Needs lots of after application work and I'm just too busy too fuss like that.
+2points
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Review 12 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Hahahah
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Definitely not waterproof
-01.23.13
Quick Take: volumizing
Tried this on..thought it was pretty good. But beware, this is NOT a waterproof mascara. It can be removed easily with regular water.
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Review 13 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Maezee31
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
What a disappointment.
-01.22.13
I love Clinique. I've been using their mascara for years. I was excited when I learned a new version of their mascara came out. That turned out to be a disappointment. First, the brush head is HUGE. I have long lashes but I still have a hard time applying this mascara to my lashes evenly. Second, it is SO CLUMPY. It makes the eyelashes look horrid. Do not waste the money. This is so going back.
-1point
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Review 14 for High Impact Waterproof Mascara
tollerlover
Location:Pacific NW
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Green
Age:45-54
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
many clumps
-01.21.13
thick and goopy. went back
+1point
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