8 Cry-Proof Mascaras to Get You Through Wedding Season
July 26, 2023
We’re more than halfway through summer and that means wedding season is officially in full swing. Since those wedding invitations aren’t slowing down any time soon, it’s not too late to stock up on makeup that will stay looking great from the first notes of the “Wedding March” all the way through to the last dance of the night.
Our first priority when picking out wedding makeup? Mascara that can withstand some serious waterworks. Whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid or are attending a loved one’s big day, it’s only natural to shed a tear or two. Not only does waterproof mascara ensure your eye makeup will still look flawless after a good cry, it also helps prevent smudges from summertime sweat and humidity. In the market for a new one? Shop our favorite long-wearing, cry-proof formulas below and get ready to get in your feels.
Our Favorite Cry-Proof Mascaras to Wear to a Wedding
Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara Waterproof
A special occasion like a wedding calls for lash volume, length and definition, and this popular mascara more than delivers. The formula is so weightless and budge-proof, you’ll forget you have anything on until you look in the mirror during breaks from the dance floor and marvel at your next-level lashes.
L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift Waterproof Mascara
Prepping for a wedding is already time-consuming enough without having to worry about when you can make it to the salon for a lash lift. Luckily, the Telescopic Lift Waterproof Mascara from L’Oréal Paris instantly boosts the length and volume of your lashes for a faux-lifted effect that lasts up to 36 hours.
Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof Mascara
For intense pigment and a buildable formula that never clumps, reach for this mascara. It contains nourishing ingredients like proteins, amino acids and honey extract to help prevent the dryness and brittleness that waterproof mascaras can sometimes cause.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara
Fans of the OG Monsieur Big formula will love the waterproof iteration even more because it provides the same high-volume finish with 24 hours of wear. After all, it’s your wedding — you don’t have to take off your makeup before bed if you don’t want to (but just this once!).
NYX Professional Makeup Worth the Hype Waterproof Mascara
For full, feathery lashes, this mascara, well, lives up to the hype. The waterproof formula stays put through tears, sweat and rain, and the tapered brush allows you to grab every last lash for a wide-awake, wedding-ready look.
IT Cosmetics Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara
The IT Cosmetics Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara makes your lashes look and feel great, thanks to the conditioning, lash-loving formula enriched with peptides and pro-vitamin B5. It resists smudging, sweat, flaking and humidity, so you’ll be Instagram-ready all night long.
Giorgio Armani Beauty Eyes to Kill Waterproof Mascara
If a thick, fringey look is more your vibe than long, separated lashes, you’ll love the Eyes to Kill Waterproof Mascara. The oversized wand allows you to evenly coat every single lash with this 24-hour wear waterproof formula.
Milk Makeup RISE Waterproof Mascara
For natural-looking length and definition that will stand up to your tears, try the Milk Makeup RISE Waterproof Mascara. The vegan formula is infused with nourishing monoi oil and marigold extract for lashes that feel soft and conditioned instead of crunchy or stiff.
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