Mascara is one of those beauty products that many of us have a tumultuous relationship with. Although many women feel they wouldn’t be able to live without it, applying it can be tricky and regular formulas tend to smudge and run, with their waterproof counterparts being difficult to remove. So what’s the best way to make your eyes pop without all the drama? We suggest investing in tubing mascara – and be prepared to have your life changed!
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Regular mascaras work by covering your lashes in pigment. Tubing mascara is different in that it wraps your lashes in water-resistant polymers that form a kind of tube. And while this might sound strange, and uncomfortable to wear, this type of mascara can actually make your lashes look their best. This is because it adds thickness and length, which is ideal for most of us who are in the pursuit of more dramatic-looking eyes.
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So tubing mascara can make lashes appear longer and more voluminous – anything else? We’re glad you asked! This type of eye makeup is also smudge-proof (yay!) and is easy to remove. You don’t even need eye-makeup remover, just warm water and a cotton pad. The water dissolves the polymer, leaving your lashes as they were before application. Who needs falsies when you can achieve the same effect with an easy-to-apply product?
Want to get your hands on some tubing mascara? Here are five we recommend:
This mascara not only lengthens your lashes but also has up to 15 hours of staying power Microfibre bristles go deep into the lash bed to comb and detangle lashes for super separation from root to tip. Lashes channel through the brush's saturated core for a rich coating of pigment This mascara comes with a special applicator brush that coats every lash for the perfect doll eye This mascara is specially formulated with natural oils, vitamin E and nylon fibres to help thicken your lashes and leave them looking bolder and loaded with volume This mascara has staying power and vows to look pretty for 24 hours without a smudge or smear The unique brush reaches and beautifully lengthens even the tiniest lashes, and it lasts through rain, sweat, humidity and tears This breakthrough, lightweight, waterproof formula creates beautiful defined lashes with a petite brush This long-wearing mascara lasts up to 16 hours, yet the washable formula can be easily removed with warm water thanks to its innovative thermal-sensitive technology This mascara brings you fuller, longer lashes like never before, leaving lashes with a rich pigment and looking up to 60% longer This is an innovative, two-step mascara system that features a conditioning base coat – to add serious length – and an intense colour pay-off1. Long and luscious
Estée Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara
2. Such a doll
NYX Professional Makeup Doll Eye Mascara
3. Built to last
Clinique Lash Power Mascara
4. Lashing out
M.A.C Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
5. Double duty
L'Oréal Paris Double Extension Beauty Tubes Technology Mascara
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