Best Bridal Mascara For Long Luscious Lashes

With all the advances in technology, is it possible that someone finally developed a mascara that does not smudge or flake on your wedding day...a mascara that we could sleep in...(only on occasion of course)! The answer is yes!

But before we get to the wedding day mascara preferred by several professional make-up artists...including myself, let's review different types of Mascaras available on the market:

Thickening Mascaras: Creates a wider looking lash by plumping out the lash from the root to the tip.

Lengthening Mascaras: Adds fibers to the tips of the lashes to make them appear longer.

Waterproof Mascaras: Just that....waterproof! Difficult to remove, however. Waterproof Mascaras can also be drying and therefore comprise the integrity of your eyelashes.

Tube Mascaras: Tube mascaras forms tiny "tubes" around your lashes which visibly lengthen your lashes.

And the winner is....Tube Mascaras!

Benefits to Tube Mascaras:

• Yes...they do lengthen and dramatically add vavoom to your eyelashes!
• Clump free
• Smudge-proof
• Flake-proof
• Long-wear
• Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
• Removes easily with water
• Does not come off with oily skin
• Are not an eyelash paint

In my opinion, these mascaras are better for your wedding day than waterproof as the tubes will only come off when warm water and gentle pressure is applied. No make-up remover is required and upon removal, you will actually see the tiny tubes come off into your fingertips. Since both water water and gentle pressure are needed to remove the tubes, this absolutely means long-lasting wear. Say goodbye to those raccoon eyes and look your best in your wedding photographs!

Hands down, Tube Mascara is the best bridal mascara. I always use a Tube Mascara on my brides...particularly those who are prone to crying. Crying does not produce enough water to loosen the tubes' adhesion to your lashes.

My two favorite brands of Mascara that use tube technology include:

Blinc (formerly know as Kiss Me) - approximately $25 per 0.21 oz tube (pioneers of tube mascara!)

Loreal Double Extend® Beauty Tubes™ - approximately $7.75 per tube (0.17 oz basecoat / 0.16 oz topcoat).

When using Mascara on faux eyelashes or eyelash extensions....I prefer Blinc. For everyday wear, I have been happy with Loreal Double Extend® Beauty Tubes™

So go ahead and cry at your wedding. That's right.....cry your little heart out and guess what...when your done, your mascara will still be there for perfect wedding pictures.