What is tubing mascara?
Unlike the typical wax and oil formula of traditional mascaras that works by painting layers of pigment onto the lashes, tubing mascaras boast an advanced formulation of polymers that cleverly bind to each individual eyelash.
What are the benefits of tubing mascara?
Clearly, one of the main benefits of tubing mascaras is that the polymer formula don’t smudge or smear — making it a great solution for long wear. Also — by binding to each individual eyelash — tubing mascara formulas are ideal if you’re after a product that naturally lengthens and lifts.
Who is tubing mascara best for?
Tubing mascara can be a great option for many. If you have sensitive eyes or wear contact lenses, and don’t want to always remove your mascara with (sometimes harsh) makeup removers, try a tubing mascara. If your eyes are prone to watering throughout the day (which could be due to just having naturally watery eyes, or because of hayfever and other allergies), a tubing mascara will also serve you well. And if you lead an active lifestyle and don’t want to run the risk of panda eyes, a tubing mascara will ensure there’s no smudging or flaking.
How do you know if a mascara is tubing?
Not just a classic lengthening mascara formula, we definitely recommend thoroughly checking the product description to make sure you’re investing in an actual tubing mascara. Our top tip is to scour the ingredients list in search of common polymer ingredients like propanediol, 10-dimethicone, polysilicon-11, cera alba, or glyceryl stearate.
How do you take off tubing mascara?
Most of the irritation experienced when taking off mascara is caused by us harshly rubbing the skin around the eyes with makeup remover — especially if you’ve got particularly sensitive eyes. “Tubing mascaras cut out the need for harsh removers that may cause you to tug at the eye area a bit more when cleaning,” Lassien says. Leaving behind far less residue and smudging, tubing mascara can be taken off with a far gentler approach.
To wash off tubing mascara, start off by using warm water or micellar water. Editorial makeup artist, Jasmin Winnie Stephen, also recommends double cleansing if you want to remove the mascara all in one swoop as you wash your face at night. “Using an oil-based cleanser and following up with your regular cleansing routine will always do the trick,” she says.
