Does makeup break invalidate your Wudu?
It Depends.
We have discussed previously that makeup with Haram ingredients will invalidate your wudu. But apart from this, even makeup that is halal can get in the way of a proper wudu.
Wudu, or ablution, is the act of washing oneself according to Islamic procedure and is often completed prior to performing prayers, or touching the Qur'an.
In order for your wudu to be valid the water you use must reach your skin. If the makeup you are wearing is causing a barrier then your wudu is not complete.
Nail Polish is a well-known cosmetic product that invalidates the wudu, but there are many other types of cosmetics that may or may not be affecting the validity of your wudu.
It is always beneficial to educate yourself in this because generally there are three types of women you will meet. One who is completely oblivious to the fact that her makeup may be invalidating her wudu, the second who knows but doesn't care, and the third who blatantly tells any women that her prayer is not accepted because of her makeup.You don't want to be any of these women. You want to be the educated woman, who is completely comfortable in her makeup and knows very well if her makeup is halal or haram.
MASCARA
-whether waterproof or not you need to properly get rid of your mascara in order for your wudu to be valid.
-your eye lashes are part of the face, and thus each lash must be touched with water. Mascara generally forms a barrier.
-Advice: Wear mascara after Magrib prayer, and do Isha once you come home (if you can't hold your wudu). Or only wear mascara during your special time of the month.
LIPSTICK/LIPGLOSS
-If you can see your lipstick is creating a barrier between the skin and the water then it's invalidating your wudu. How do you know if it's creating a barrier? If water forms little circular balls all over your lips, it means that the water can't get past the lip-product to your lips.
-Advice: wear a lipstain instead
FOUNDATION/CONCEALER
-Once again, you have to make the decision here. If you can tell the foundation is too heavy and is creating a barrier, it has to come off.
EYELINER
-Touch your eyeliner. Do you feel a heavy coat of eyeliner. Generally the long-lasting eyeliner, or the gel-liners appear to cause a barrier. The cheap eyeliners, or the one that easily smudge tend not to be a problem
-Advice: You can always put eyeliner on your top and bottom waterline. This won't invalidate your wudu.
EYESHADOW
-This is a personal decision. Some sisters feel the need to remove their eyeshadow, I personally don't.
I think any sort of powder product does not invalidate the wudu . The only "if" factor here is whether the primer causes a barrier.
The information above gives you a basic outline of what is going to invalidate your wudu and what is not. However, the general rule for any makeup product is your personal investigation of it. Everyone is using a different product on their face, so it's not fair to state that someones makeup is invalidating their wudu if you have no idea what that specific product is like.
If you're a makeup lover this may bum you out. How do you wear makeup then if you have to take it off?
1. Most parties are in the evening. Do your wudu right before you put on your makeup. Most of the time you'll get Asar and Zhur at home, and it's only Magrib you have to worry about.
2. Carry makeup removing wipes, and extra makeup so you can re-do your makeup after wudu.
3. Skip the mascara, and wear eyeliner on your water line.
4. Carry your lipstick shade with you
5. Go all-out when it's your time-of-the-month
6. Remember your wudu is only benefiting you, and that you should be honest with yourself.
MOST IMPORTANT!
Don't judge each other. If you see a woman who doesn't want to take off her makeup, then leave her alone.After you've said your part, your job is finish. Remember that these rules are not easy for everyone, and some sisters need more time to take the rule to heart. Your job is just to inform them, what they choose to do with that information is up to them.
