If you've tried all the makeup tips and your mascara keeps smudging, it's time to look for a new formula you can trust. Luckily there is one – tubing mascara! So it's worth taking a closer look at this product and answering the questions - what exactly is it and how does it differ from other mascaras?
We all know how our makeup can change throughout the day. Our lipstick can fade after eating, our T-zone can get oily from time to time. But the most embarrassing thing is looking in the mirror and realizing that you look like a panda because your mascara is smudged under your eyes again! And what's worse, if you try to remove the dark spot with your finger, it just spreads! This is exactly why you need to know what a tubing mascara is.
What sets Tubing Mascara apart?
While regular mascara uses oils or waxes, tubing mascara is made from a formula made from polymers. So when you apply it, you're not putting layers of pigment on your lashes, you're coating them with these polymers. These in turn form small tubes that wrap around each individual eyelash (hence the name “tubing”). If this explanation seems too complicated, just imagine a small sock placed over each individual eyelash and you'll get an idea of what tubing mascara is.
Regular mascara vs. tubing mascara
If you're wondering why mascara always smudges under your eyes, the answer probably lies in the natural oils your face produces, creating the perfect conditions for mascara pigments to smudge. This is where the polymers of tube mascara come into play. They are much more stable and have a harder time breaking down the oils on your face. They dry quickly and stay firmly in place. They leave a reliable layer on your lashes that you don't have to check all the time.
Another point to keep in mind when comparing tubing mascara and regular mascara is that the regular version requires you to apply multiple coats of the product to get additional layers and length. But layer after layer inevitably weighs down the lashes. Tubing mascara, on the other hand, uses just one layer to coat and lift each individual lash, creating a big eye look.
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If you have decided to try and buy a tubing mascara, you need to take a look at the ingredients because this information is not always on the packaging. As we already explained to you, polymers (polyvinylpyrrolidone) should be mentioned among the ingredients of the formula! Polymer ingredients to look out for include Propanediol, 10 Dimethicone, Polysilicon-11, Cera Alba or Glyceryl Stearate. If this is the case, it is a tubular mascara!
Another hallmark of this mascara is the uniquely easy and pleasant way it removes from lashes, but we'll say more about that in a moment.
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How to apply and remove this mascara
Now it's time to apply! For separated and defined lashes with volume, bend the lash wand at the base of the lashes before extending it. For extra lift, apply the mascara to the bottom lashes rather than the top ones. Apply 2 coats while the mascara is still wet - do not let it dry between coats.
Finally, you might be thinking that this all sounds pretty good until the time comes to remove the tubing mascara from your lashes - those polymers that won't separate are probably hard to get rid of?
Fortunately, the removal method actually requires a minimum of effort and is even pleasant. Simply moisten a washcloth or facial tissue with warm water and gently stroke your eyelids from top to bottom. The tubes fall out from side to side, leaving your lashes looking natural - you don't even need makeup remover.
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