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blinc mascara
A co-worker told me about this product when it first came out almost ten years ago. Back then it's the only product Blinc, Inc. sold, it was called Kiss Me Mascara, and it only came in black. Now it comes in a variety of colors and it's called blinc. It's waterproof, but at the same time, it washes off with just water and a little pressure. I know, sounds weird. But it's true! And it doesn't smear or flake off, which is great for those of who wear contact lenses. At $25/tube, it's expensive. But I think it's worth it!

Here's what the website has to say (www.blincinc.com):

Formerly known as Kiss Me, blinc is the original mascara invented to form tiny water-resistant "tubes" around your lashes rather than painting them like conventional mascaras. Once applied, these beauty tubes bind to your lashes and cannot run, smudge, clump, or flake, even if you cry or rub your eyes... Only when you are ready for removal, the tubes will effortlessly slide off your lashes into your hand without the use of a harsh makeup remover... blinc is better than waterproof mascaras. All it takes is the combination of lots of warm water and gentle pressure, from your fingertips, a washcloth or water pressure (i.e. shower) and the tubes will slide off your lashes effortlessly. Upon removal you will actually see the tiny beauty tubes in your hand! blinc mascara has been clinically tested to be non-irritating making it ideal for sensitive eyes, contact lens wearers, and active people in search of a mascara whose look, hold and ease of removal is without compromise.