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12 Best Tubing Mascaras For Bolder, Smudge-Proof Lashes
Panda eyes? Never heard of them.
Panda eyes begone! There's a new generation of tubing mascaras, the saviour for those who can't bear the flaking, smudging or almost-impossible removal of traditional mascara formulas.
'Tubing' refers to a unique mascara technology that, instead of washing the lashes in a layer of pigment, actually wraps micro-fibres around them, which then dry to form a flexible 'tube' that grips on.
Traditionally they don't give a lightweight fluffy look (if that's what you're after), but can be built up to give impressive length, definition and drama. They're truly smudge free, meaning you won't end up with pigment all over your brow bone or shadows of soot under the eyes.
The best thing about a tubing mascara, for most fans, is how easily it is removed. It's probably the reason you'll be familiar with them, if TikTok is how you were introduced. When they come into contact with warm water, the formula 'relaxes', and (should, if it's a true tubing formula) slide or be easily plucked from the lashes in soft clumps. No panda eyes, and no scrubbing at the sensitive eye area.
For many, once you turn to tubing, you never look back. From Hourglass to Clinique, meet the innovative tubing technologies we're switching to in 2024.
The Very Best Tubing Mascaras To Shop Now
A true tubing mascara (in the way it applies and the way it removes - in satisfying squishy clumps when immersed in warm water) this one ticks all the boxes for tubing superfans. As a bonus, it also gives incredible length and drama.
They promised 'long and defined' and they meant it: the length this formula gives is seriously impressive. Lashes will be separated but not spidery (just take your time when layering up to avoid clumping).
Beauty Pie's USP has always been about bringing the most advanced technology and luxury products at more affordable price points to all us beauty obsessives. This innovative tubing mascara is no exception, offering a high-tech formula that surrounds every single one of your lashes. The result: no dreaded smudges or creasing, and an extra-glossy finish.
Created by Euphoria make-up artist Donni Davy, we trust Half Magic Beauty to deliver when it comes to ethereal glitters and structured eyeliners. But did you know their tubing mascara is also in our top tier? In three playful shades (black, blue and pink) this is designed to volumise and lengthen without a flake in sight.
Fans of a believably lengthened lash will adore this separating mascara. Complete with a fine plastic comb, this beloved formula provides subtle definition and an inky black tint without ever looking clumpy or thick.
This Zero Gravity iteration of Clinique's classic High Impact mascara is all about that lift. With a tubing formula, it curls and lifts lashes to new heights – but without a smudge in sight.
Trish McEvoy's High Volume tubing mascara is so loved that it's almost always sold out. But this curling formula is worth a try too, giving a good lift and hold that lasts all day long.
Merit Beauty is all about a natural, 'clean girl' aesthetic, but even clean girls want show-stopping lashes. Despite the tubing formula, this finish is nice and fluffy.
Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara Rich
Often seen as the OG of tubing mascaras, this one has stood the test of time and is still a favourite today. The finish is strikingly glossy and dramatically volumising: honestly, if you're new to tubing formulas, start here.
If you want the effortless removal but prefer a hyper-natural look, this is the pick for you. It does build to add length, but not full-on drama. A great option for day-to-day use.
Aime's cult mascara not only gives good lift and length, but is formulated to look after your lashes while it's wrapped around them, with coconut oil and carnauba wax to hydrate and nourish.
This affordable formula layers lashes with buildable tubing technology, adding length and volume to any lacklustre eye look. Did we mention it also comes in three shades? Pitch black, soft black and brown.
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