Wedding makeup: The best waterproof mascaras for all budgets

There isn't going to be a dry eye in sight

Waterproof mascara

by Hayley Kadrou |
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Because there’s going to be tears

After you’re done planning the big day – the venue, the guest-list, the dress – don’t forget all the smaller details.

Picking out your mascara might not seem top priority, but you’d regret not giving it more thought when your wedding photos are more panda-eye than Disney princess.

If you're choosing to do your own make up, or have one of your mates do it, then you'll want to have the best kit possible – as we all know, a workman is only so good as her tools.

Luckily for you, we’ve picked out some of our favourite water resistant mascaras to help you get though the rollercoaster of emotions that is your wedding day

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Wedding Makeup: Best Waterproof Mascaras for all Budgets

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The Shock waterproof mascara, YSL

Dark. Intense. Dramatic. If you're looking to make an impression at your wedding, then this mascara is a high quality saviour with jet black pigment. You can buy this product on Amazon.

Better Than Sex waterproof mascara, Too Faced, £19, Cult Beauty2 of 10
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Better Than Sex waterproof mascara, Too Faced

A firm favourite, this mascara is sure to make a bold statement on shorter lashes, thanks to its thick consistency. Use with a primer to minimise clumping. You can buy this product on Cult Beauty.

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Doll Eyewaterproof mascara, NYX

For a doe-eyed, innocent look on your special day, Doll Eye by purse friendly make-up brand NYX is reliably waterproof but comes off easily with remover. You can buy this product on Cult Beauty.

Clinique High Impact waterproof mascara,4 of 10

High Impact waterproof mascara, Clinique

An innovative formula that promises to resist humidity during the frantic hustle and bustle of the pre-wedding prep. Pick Clinique if you have sensitive eyes or skin. You can buy this product on Look Fantastic.

False Lash waterproof mascara, L'Oru00e9al Paris,5 of 10

False Lash waterproof mascara, L'Oréal Paris

A cosmetics staple in the handbags of millions, you can't go far wrong with a quality L'Oréal product. And at under £11, it would be rude not to, really. You can buy this product on Look Fantastic.

False Lashes waterproof mascara, MAC, £206 of 10

False Lashes waterproof mascara, MAC

A great mid-range option, False Lash by MAC is fortified with conditioning agents and polymer complex for a creamy, long-wearing formula that won't flake on your dress. You can buy this product on Look Fantastic.

Colossal waterproof mascara, Maybelline, £6.997 of 10

Colossal waterproof mascara, Maybelline

Who says you have to kit out your wedding make up with all new products? We wear this cheap as chips collagen enriched mascara on a day to day basis. You can buy this product on Boots.

Diorshow Backstage waterproof mascara, £288 of 10

Diorshow Backstage waterproof mascara

On the other end of the price spectrum, Diorshow has won an army of loyal fans thanks to it's ultra black formula and impressive curl-generating wand. You can buy this product on Boots.

Hypnose Doll waterproof mascara, Lancome, £22.509 of 10

Hypnose Doll waterproof mascara, Lancome

Glamorously packaged, this waterproof formula from Lancome glides on smoothly without weighing down the lashes, for a doll-eyed effect. You can buy this product on Amazon.

Extreme Length waterproof mascara, No7, £1310 of 10

Extreme Length waterproof mascara, No7

This mascara does precisely what it says on the tin (well, tube), lengthening lashes to dizzyingly heights with no flaking or smudging. You can buy this product on Boots.

And if you've already blown the budget on – well – on everything else, then fear not.

Starting from just £6.99, we've got purse friendly options like Maybelline and NYX, right through the mid-range to high end brands like Dior and YSL.

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