The main way to tell if a mascara is a tubing mascara is to take a look at the ingredients," says Suzie. "They have one special ingredient that fibre mascara doesn’t: polymers. If they mention polymers (polyvinylpyrrolidone), then you have yourself a mascara that will tube!"

As well as a really natural finish, tubing mascaras have a reputation for being smudge-proof, something that will appeal to all who battle panda eyes and smudgy lower lashes.Starting at the base of the lashes, gently wiggle the wand from side to side before combing the mascara through from root to tip. If you aren't sure if a mascara you're using is a tubing mascara Suzie has some more insight. "One of the distinctive characteristics is their unique removal process. Tubing mascaras can be removed by gently massaging the lashes with warm water." Best of all, the length and curl this mascara gives my lashes doesn't fall out hours after application. I find with a lot of lengthening mascaras, my lashes don't stay long or curled, and by the end of the day, end up looking pretty droopy. After an eight-plus-hour day, my lashes look as fresh and long as they did immediately after application. Designed to deliver dramatic results, this sleek mascara is formulated with a unique film-forming technology that coats each individual lash with lightweight fibres that remain in place. The result is a high-impact, fanned-out look that resists smudging for long-lasting wear.

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, As the mascara itself is quite wet, I only need one coat, which also guarantees it stays as natural-looking as possible. I sometimes go in with a second coat to really accentuate my outer lashes, but generally one coat is all it takes for me. My technique? I zigzag the wand from root to tip with a light hand and really focus on the outer lashes to achieve a fanned-out effect. Full disclosure: I religiously use RevitaLash Advanced Serum alongside my mascara; I find the combination of serum and mascara makes the outer edge lashes really stand out. Panda eyes begone! There's a new generation of tubing mascaras, the saviour for those who can't bear the flaking, smudging or sometimes-impossible to budge removal of traditional mascara formulas. that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libellous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;

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