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Tubing mascaras are the perfect option for lengthening lashes without the risk of smudging. Here, we round up the best ones.
Do you ever find mascara difficult to remove? Despite holding a micellar water-soaked cotton pad to your eyes and double cleansing, you still manage to wake up the next day with black marks underneath your eyes (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 (hence the name).
As they wrap around lashes, tubing mascaras don’t smudge or flake during the day. But the best bit? They slide right off with warm water, meaning no panda eyes or harsh rubbing. Just simply soak a cotton pad or use your (clean) wet fingers to apply gentle pressure and the formula will break off into little clumps.
Even better, these polymers are effective at lengthening and curling your lashes, making them the perfect option for those who like the appearance of lash extensions.
Curious to give one a go? Here, we round up the best tubular mascaras out right now…
The best tubular mascaras, picked by the Stylist beauty team
Blink Brow Bar Iconic Tubing Mascara
Blink Brow Bar Iconic Tubing Mascara Reinventing its original mascara formula, Blink Brow Bar is bringing us a mascara with a new, longer wand to reach every single lash. Not only does the formula last 24 hours without smudging, but thanks to the addition of vitamins B and E, your lashes will be nourished and moisturised, too.Mac MacStack Mascara Mega Brush
MAC MACStack Mascara Mega Brush Ideal for those of us who love buildable mascara, this clump-resistant formula claims to instantly lift and lengthen upper lashes. If you’re looking to enhance your lower lashes, try Mac’s MacStack Mascara Micro Brush, £26, which is more precise.
Milk Makeup Rise Mascara
Milk Makeup Rise Mascara Known for its curling effect, Milk Makeup’s newest Rise mascara is the key to natural-looking lashes. And with a vegan formula that contains 93% naturally derived ingredients, what’s not to love?Benefit Badgal Bang Volumizing Waterproof Mascara
Benefit Badgal BANG Volumizing Waterproof Mascara The original Benefit Badgal is a crowd pleaser for longer-looking lashes, but let us introduce you to this latest iteration.For fans of lightweight, barely-there mascaras, this one uses aero-particles to create a formula that doesn’t feel heavy yet still leaves you with lashes that don’t compromise on volume, curl and definition.
Shop Benefit Badgal Bang Volumizing Waterproof Mascara at Lookfantastic, £24.50
Byredo Astronomical Mascara
Byredo Astronomical Mascara So, we know Byredo’s newest mascara tube looks great, but its formula is even more impressive. Its curved brush hugs lashes and coverage builds up to XXL.Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumising Mascara
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumising Mascara This water-resistant, volumising mascara from Selena Gomez’s beauty brand Rare Beauty is all about everyday wear. Plus, the inclusion of castor oil in its formula means lashes will stay soft and nourished throughout the day.Shop Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumising Mascara at SpaceNK, £19
IT Cosmetics Limited-Edition Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumising and Lengthening Mascara
IT Cosmetics Limited-Edition Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumising and Lengthening Mascara IT Cosmetics’ classic mascara is back, but with a lash-loving twist. This time around, the volumising and lengthening mascara contains collagen and peptides to look after lashes.
Urban Decay Wild Lash Mascara
Urban Decay Wild Lash Mascara For fans of a wispy, fanned out lash, Urban Decay’s latest formulation is here to deliver exactly that. Its unique curved leaf-shaped brush works in tandem with the vegan formula to give you natural-looking lashes.Lancome Lash Idôle Mascara Waterproof
Lancome Lash Idôle Mascara Waterproof Suitable for sensitive eyes, this Lancome mascara creates a lifted effect while also being smudge-proof for all-day comfort.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.
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