Photo: Tiffany and Ryland Photography
Your first thought might be – “to avoid smudging if I cry”- and you are so right. However, there are other reasons, one of which I recently experienced myself. Let me explain why waterproof eyeliner and mascara are game changers for special occasions.
TO PREVENT SMUDGING FROM TEARS
Weddings and events are emotional most of the time, filled with happy tears (the only kind of tears we like to see on these occasions). Regular mascara and eyeliner, especially if they are black, can quickly turn your elegant eye makeup into a smudged mess, leaving you with what looks like a black eye. Unless you’re going for a gothic theme, this is far from ideal.
Waterproof products are designed to resist water, which means they won’t dissolve or smear when exposed to tears. This keeps your makeup beautiful no matter how emotional the day becomes.
TO MINIMIZE SMUDGING FOR CERTAIN EYE SHAPES
If you have deep-set eyes or monolids, I am sure you noticed that regular eyeliner and mascara tend to smudge more easily. Due to the contact between your lashes and your skin, the makeup can transfer and the result is unsightly marks around your eyes. Pairing waterproof products with professional techniques can significantly reduce this issue, so you can have nice makeup throughout the day.
TO CONTROL WATERY EYES DUE TO WEATHER
This is a lesson I recently learned the hard way. On a sunny day, I decided to skip my waterproof products and used a regular mascara and liquid eyeliner instead. Without my sunglasses, the bright light caused my eyes to water. In just a few minutes, my non-waterproof products dissolved, smudged and even made their way into my eyes. This not only caused discomfort and itchiness but also led to more tears – a vicious cycle! By the time I looked in the mirror, one eye had black smudges on the lid and my winged liner was completely gone.
Imagine experiencing this on your wedding day or during an important event. It’s not only frustrating but also avoidable with the right products.
How Waterproof Makeup Works
Waterproof eyeliner and mascara contain special polymers that create a water-resistant barrier. Think of it like a raincoat for your lashes and lids. When exposed to water, the formulas don’t break down or dissolve the way non-waterproof products do.
Here is a simple explanation: regular products are like sugar that dissolves in water, while waterproof products are like oil that repels water. The polymers in waterproof formulas form a protective shield, so your makeup stays in place even through tears, sweat or moisture in the air.
Whether it’s happy tears, the shape of your eyes or unexpected watery eyes from the sun, waterproof eyeliner and mascara are important if you want your makeup to stay flawless. Don’t take chances on your big day or at your special event and say “yes” to waterproof eye makeup for your peace of mind.