For the uninitiated, tubular mascaras are pretty similar to regular mascaras – but with some crucial differences.
Instead of coating your lashes like regular mascaras, a tubing formula creates a ‘tube’ around your lashes. Once the mascara has dried, it won’t budge until you gently pull the coating off with warm water.
They can withstand laps in the pool, a sweaty gym-sesh and even The Notebook (the definitive test of cry-proof).
And if you won’t take our word for it, Zoë Foster Blake swears by them too.
Here’s a round up of six of the best tubular mascaras available in Australia.
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CLINIQUE Lash Power Mascara
We say: Keeping mascara where it belongs: on the lashes. This smudge-proof formula will resist rain, pool water, humidity and even tears.
So cry, swim and dance in the rain all the while maintaining your perfectly fanned-out lashes.
You say: “This mascara does not smudge at all. I can ear this all day long and it stays on un-smudged. It doesn’t flake or clump.” – Jordannaleigh
Want to know more? Read CLINIQUE Lash Power Mascara reviews here…
Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara
We say: Revlon’s tube mascara uses buildable fibres and 360-degree tubes to give ultimate volume and length. Plus, the thickening brush has been designed to coat each lash for the ‘false lash’ effect.
You say: “I love it. Stays exactly where it should (no panda eyes) and lasts all day. Some days it looks even better than it did in the morning. No flaking or smudging and comes of easily at the end of the day using makeup remover wipe” – Vee
Want to know more? Read Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara reviews here…
M·A·C Extended Play Gigablack Lash
We say: Lasting up to 16 hours, this lightweight mascara will curl and lift, while the petite gripping applicator uses micro-spheres to completely coat each hard-to-reach lash, giving them all extreme volume.
You say: “ It’s long wearing, it doesn’t smudge or flake, it doesn’t irritate my sensitive eyes, the petite slimline applicator makes it easy to coat every lash, and it’s easy to remove with warm water!” – Rose_P
L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara
We say: If you despise the clumpy lashes look, listen up. L’Oréal’s anti-clump brush, combined with its ultra-fluid formula, ensures lashes will each be coated individually and never stick together, no matter how many layers you apply.
You say: “The formula goes on smooth, no dragging. The addition of an anti-sticking ingredient makes it possible to apply several coats without worrying about lashes starting to stick together” – Miss Danger
Want to know more? Read L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara reviews…
jane iredale PureLash Mascara
We say: This 5 star-rated mascara gives natural length to your lashes, while the panthenol-infused formula keeps them soft and conditioned.
You say: “This mascara has a dense black colour and it can be beautifully built up to create incredible long false-eyelash looking lashes or just one coat can be applied for a more natural look.” -clearcrystalwater
Want to know more? Read jane iredale PureLash Mascara reviews here…
I haven't used a tubular mascara but sounds like I need to
Thanks for the info
New too! Loving that brand
i didnt know these were tubular … i love the kevin one and the hourglass one but they are expensive so great to have options
Ah yes ! I have that and I agree it's so good for when I want to up the ante for fun or if I'm going out somewhere.
You're gonna love them then!
Yes! I love that too! No aftermath the next day as well – just the best ones for me as I like to be gentle with the skin around my eyes area.
Yeah the clinique one is great – I'd love to try all the others I haven't tried because tubular mascaras are my fave types of mascaras.
You're in for a nice surprise Ethe!
Clinique Lash Power is probably my go-to mascara because it's so easy to wear and take off but also because it comes in a brown colour and I prefer that on me especially for every day.
I had never heard of tubular mascara.
I will have to try the L’Oréal one.
Yeh and it seems to last longer than other tubular mascaras. : )
Looks interesting, but not sure how it would look on my thinning pale lashes. Almost all mascara now looks a bit messy on me, nothing looks smooth anymore.
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Would love to try the Clinique one
We need an update version of this article.there is so many good ones now. These are just average. I’ve tried tubing mascaras