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Tubing mascaras are the perfect option for lengthening lashes without the risk of smudging. In fact, I’d never go back to using a normal mascara formula again…
Do you ever find mascara difficult to remove? Despite holding a micellar water-soaked cotton pad to your lids and double cleansing, you still manage to wake up the next day with black marks down your face (aka panda eyes).
Add to that the amount of rubbing and tugging it can require to shift stubborn mascara formulas, and your delicate eye area can be left feeling pretty sore.
This is where tubing mascaras come in. Unlike traditional mascaras, which coat your eyelashes with pigment, tubing mascaras contain polymers that wrap around your lashes to create a tube of pigment – meaning they don’t smudge or flake during the day. The best part? They slide right off with warm water, meaning no panda eyes or harsh rubbing. Simply soak a cotton pad or use (clean) wet fingers to apply gentle pressure, and the formula will break off into little clumps.
In fact, after completely falling in love with one particular product (more on that below), I now consider tubing formulas my only option when searching for the best mascara.
Curious to give one a go? Keep scrolling for a round up of the best tubing mascaras out right now…
The best tubing mascaras that won’t flake, smudge or smear
Milk Makeup Rise Mascara
Victoria Beckham Beauty Future Lash Mascara
My personal favourite, the Victoria Beckham Future Lash Mascara is (in my opinion) the most underrated of mascaras. It gives a really natural-looking slick of product that genuinely makes your lashes looks like your lashes, only better. The teeny-tiny brush grips onto every single hair for a fanned-out and fluffy effect. Plus, it’s the dream to remove – with just warm water.
Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara
This vinyl-like mascara coats lashes in a slick 3D formula that expertly lengthens, lifts and volumizes in one. Added provitamin B5 helps to moisturise your lashes while you wear it and the easy water-only removal is great for protecting weak or damaged hairs.
MAC Extended Play Lash Mascara
While tubing mascaras are brilliant, it can be hard to ensure they’re long-lasting. But this little beauty from MAC really has cracked it. With a long-wearing, sweat-proof and humidity-proof formula, it’s easily removed with warm water thanks to thermal-sensitive technology.
Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara
Specifically formulated to mimic the look of eyelash extensions, this lengthening mascara coats each lash in lightweight fibres that lock in place for a high-impact, fanned-out finish and smudge-proof wear.
Shop Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara at John Lewis, £15
Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
If you’re looking for a fanned-out, fluffy lash look, this is the mascara for you. The weightless gel formula coats lashes in flexible polymers that help lift them, for an all-day upturned look that helps make eyes appear bigger and brighter.
Blink Brow Bar Iconic Tubing Mascara
Beauty Pie Wrap Star Tubing Mascara
For a more dramatic effect, this mascara is brilliant. With a deep inky black formula, it leaves lashes with a bold, lifted and fluttery finish. Plus, it washes away with absolute ease – a dream.
Glossier Lash Slick
Perfect for those who want to give their lashes subtle, natural-looking definition, this mascara lengthens each hair without any clumping. Plus, it’s water-resistant (not waterproof), meaning it stays put all day long.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Mascara
This iconic brush grips on to every single lash for a fanned-out and fluttery finish. The formula is also enriched with fatty acids and olive oil esters to condition, while vitamin B5 adds major shine.
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