Best Smudge-Resistant Mascaras Under $20

These mascaras have at least five relevant smudge-resistance opinions with more praise than complaints. Results do not assume a formula is smudge-proof for every eye shape, climate, skin type, or application routine.

Check flaking as well as smudging, how the formula behaves through a full day, whether it transfers from lower lashes, and how much effort removal requires.

This view also limits results to models with a current listed price at or below $20. Prices can change after the page is generated, so confirm the live price before buying.