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Best tubing mascara please

50 replies

fishonabicycle · 22/10/2026 14:25

I'm currently using a waterproof mascara (as I am prone to smudging), which is fine, but a ballsache to remove. Can anyone recommend a good tubing mascara?
Thank you 🥰

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TheBitterBoy · 22/10/2026 14:28

I like the Elf one in the turquoise tube. Gives good length, comes off easy, often on 3 for 2 at Superdrug.

iamnotalemon · 22/10/2026 15:15

The only one I’ve tried is by No7 and really loved it.

Catbells7 · 22/10/2026 15:18

The No 7 one is pretty good and I like it comes in black/brown, it doesn't lengthen my lashes as well as others but is good if you want a more natural look. I am using UK Lash now and it stays put, easy to remove and lengthens. The Victoria Beckham one was good too but not sure it's worth the extra £.

KentishMama · 22/10/2026 15:22

Estée Lauder Double Wear is really good!

fishonabicycle · 22/10/2026 15:45

Thank you all very much. I will check out which of these are available in boots next week!

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Gymnopedie · 22/10/2026 15:59

My absolute fave as well. I didn't rate the original Sky High even though it went viral. But the tubing version is the biz. Length, volume, and falls of your lashes with soap and warm water - but not before. No panda eyes.

CMOTDibbler · 22/10/2026 20:28

Elf is my top pick, the Boots tubing one stays put really well, but the Elf is better for lengthening. And super cheap

GameOfJones · 22/10/2026 21:34

Elf for me too. It's by far the best I've tried at any budget level. I have oily skin and hooded eyelids so mascara can be a pain but this does not budge at all unless I use warm water.

Francestein · 22/10/2026 21:37

I am stunned at the love for the Maybelline one. It went everywhere on me and I don’t rub my eyes.
The Thrive Causemetics ones are great. Hard to get in Australia, though.
If you want a mascara that would stay on in a hurricane, go for Clio Kill Lash. You need a dedicated remover though. (Isehan Speedy Mascara remover is unbeatable.)

sausageth · 22/10/2026 21:50

ELF for me

WitchesCatWhisker · 22/10/2026 21:58

another vote for maybelline sky tubes. Love it. The no 7 one didn’t enhance my lashes at all.

damemaggiescurledupperlip · 22/10/2026 22:00

Elf here too

Dragonlady3 · 22/10/2026 22:05

I really rate the beauty pie one. You have to pay for the membership but can prob get a free trial I imagine. I also love the under eye brightener, the cream stick eyeshadows and the liquid liner if you wanted to make it worth the delivery!

HoldMyWine · 22/10/2026 22:20

I’ve tried most of them and the best by far is the maybe line sky tubes

LilacLemur · 22/10/2026 22:22

Elf for me as well!

fishonabicycle · 22/10/2026 22:24

It's coming down to either Maybelline sky or ELF. Though I am noting all of them.

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Back21970 · 22/10/2026 22:27

I’ve tried several and am currently using UK Lash along with their primer and like it.

Not tried the ELF one yet but definitely will after reading this thread.

hilariousnamehere · 22/10/2026 22:28

I wear the elf one on land and underwater (part time professional mermaid) and it doesn't budge till I take it off at night so gets my vote! Not tried Maybelline though so might give that a go too.

Lomonald · 22/10/2026 22:30

iamnotalemon · 22/10/2026 15:15

The only one I’ve tried is by No7 and really loved it.

Only one ive tried and I also love it. My eyelashes are sparse but the No7 really adds volume, and it is easy to come off.

Lomonald · 22/10/2026 22:32

hilariousnamehere · 22/10/2026 22:28

I wear the elf one on land and underwater (part time professional mermaid) and it doesn't budge till I take it off at night so gets my vote! Not tried Maybelline though so might give that a go too.

Wait! You are a p/t mermaid 🧜‍♀️? Love that.

HalfMumHalfBiccit · 22/10/2026 22:41

Mac extended play or the Clinique lash power are both really good. The Mac smudges slightly but the tube of mascara lasts for yonks. The Clinique is great and def no smudging (another here with oily lids) but the tube of mascara doesn’t last as long. Seems to go dry after a couple of months.

Mosaic80 · 22/10/2026 22:46

I agree that the elf one with green lid is very good. I also like Heimish one a lot (there are 2 both timing, a volume and a curling one and both are great, I think the only difference might be brush shape).

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 22/10/2026 22:47

Elf for me too - it’s really cheap so I don’t mind chucking it every three months (contact lens wearer).

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 22/10/2026 22:51

DD likes the Tarte Tubing mascara