BEST & WORST TUBING MASCARAS

[@Fasts6732]

I went into Ulta to get a new mascara and asked about “tubing mascaras”…sales lady made me feel like I was making up a word lol.

[@shelbylynn01]

Literally the same thing happened to me!

[@PumpkinToast420]

Yes I have seen this happen. A lot of “old school” ladies aren’t up on the tubing mascara so they don’t know much about them. Same thing happened to me at the Clinique counter at Ulta, I could not remember the name of the tubing one I got and the Clinique lady had to go through all of them to help me figure out and remember which one it was, the problem is tubing mascara isn’t openly written as such. It will say washable with warm water or fibers that wrap around. It is not easy to determine. So many people don’t know what it is. It my favorite type. There are some cons. It does dry out quicker than regular mascara and when that happens it irritates my eyes cause it flakes off. I wish they did them in mini versions. I’d be on board with that. Great video. Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@mayapaya314]

Like nobody in Ulta ever knows what they’re talking about. Lady still recommending Clinique over all the other products they have like what🙄 definitely prefer Sephora

[@PumpkinToast420]

@@mayapaya314 Clinique actually has a tubing mascara too! LOL. Shhhhh... Let me know of you need help to find it!

[@shelbylynn01]

@@PumpkinToast420 What! Clinique has one? Whats it called?

[@miranda_k22]

I love that you point out the weight of the component because it’s not just about a luxurious feeling but it makes it easier for you to control! The same way that Robert Welsh recommends heavier weight brushes since you can balance it in your hand more easily and control application. Fantastic video!

[@rachaelr7567]

Glossier really is the best intersection of tubing benefits and holding a curl. Of course, it’s the most minimal looking because it’s depositing less of a wet formulation on your lashes. The Em mascara applies beautifully but it stays sticky all day. If you have long lashes, they’ll start to stick together.

[@fbmbassist]

My hair stylist knew I was wearing tubing mascara because he said it has "square tips" as opposed to pointed tips of regular mascara. Fascinating.

[@TheStitchWitchPodcast]

Omg now I’m self conscious

[@bnb0510]

Who wants square tips though? 🤔

[@cindi7228]

And THAT is exactly the reason I am so not impressed with tubing formulas. Bummer is that I need tubing mascara because my eyes are extremely hooded and oily lids. 😒

[@nemofish3504]

I mean lol why does it matter how the ends look? If you like how it looks on your eyes and how it makes your eyes look, why would it matter?

[@corinarodriguez152]

I would LOVE to see a full video of Victoria Beckham makeup!!

[@BarbItalia]

I switched to tubing mascaras a year ago and I believe the ease of removal saved my lashes. My state is SO humid I wore waterproof every day to keep my lashes curled and fresh all day and it was such an effort to remove. My drugstore HG is No. 7 "Stay Perfect" - perfection, in my opinion. And my cheapie tubing fave is L.A.Girl Volumatic, $5.99 at my CVS.

[@carolinaramirez-jz3ps]

I have the same issue with humidity in my city

[@jonnapeters4673]

my life is forever changed by the inttoduction of tubing mascaras to my life - thank you!

[@laurakimsey2387]

Waterproof over the Thrive! What a brilliant solution! I adore the Thrive mascara. With the exception that if there's snow or rain falling, combined with the humidity in NYC, I end up with the tubes all over my face. Can't wait to try your suggestion, Kackie!

[@taraball1030]

Thank you for sacrificing your eyelashes to give us an amazing video as usual!!! Thanks for the recommendations!!! 😉

[@deaf-metal]

Japanese brand DHC has a tubing mascara I like a lot. Not sure if it's cruelty-free but the brush is small and makes it easier for me to maneuver.

[@cynthia1905]

Not a good brand, support far east wing political movement. (Don’t reply to me if you got nothing nice to say)

[@deaf-metal]

@@cynthia1905 What is "far east wing" political movement? Can you elaborate on what specifically you are referring to?

[@Mrstriplejranch]

I love DHC’s tubing mascara for my lower lash line only. So good. Tiny wand and it doesn’t smudge. It’s not my choice for upper lashes, though. Tubing doesn’t work for the volume I look for on my uppers. Bite or Stila Huge for uppers. Jane Iredale primer on both. Perfection. Yes, 3 products for just lashes, but it works wonders for me and everyone thinks they aren’t real. 😂

[@Wrknmom2]

You are so going to make me try the VB mascara. I usually keep my thrive for quick big lashes and glossier for a softer more natural lash. If you like the curved wand and want a standard mascara that doesn’t smudge or flake and washes off pretty easily - with the wander beauty unlashed a try!

[@camhillunc]

This is exactly the video I was hoping for, glad you stuck with your tubing expertise!!

[@emilycowdrey99]

I use the hard candy one, and love it, but my lash needs are really different. I have super long eyelashes that like to stick together and fall flat and the hard candy mascara works great to separate and lift and I can get enough on that it tubes for me (water has to be super warm), but I totally see why most people wouldn't enjoy it as much as Thrive

[@genevieveve]

A few more tubing mascaras if you ever felt like trying more from the drugstore: Maybelline Snapscara -- must be WATERPROOF version - not actually waterproof, definitely tubing!!! The most similar to the Thrive mascara, for me. L'Oreal Age Perfect Waterproof - not waterproof, definitely tubing Catrice Glam and Doll Easy Wash Off Mascara (in the blue tube!) Essence No More Panda Eyes L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes No.7 Stay Perfect Almay Liquid Lash Extensions Revlon Mega Multiplyer (comes in brown!) NYX Doll Eye L'Oreal Million Lashes Excess Thanks for trying and ranking all of these! I went on quite a hunt to dupe the Thrive mascara because it's impossible to get in Canada. I was lucky enough to get it as a gift and enjoyed it so much, I tried just about every tubing mascara in the land in an attempt to dupe it. I go through mascara quickly, I GO HARD on my eyelashes, never too much mascara for me! So drugstore is the way to go for me!

[@janebarnette6548]

thank you for this--very helpful! I found the Panda Eyes one to be disappointing but I haven't tried these others! The Thrive is my absolute favorite, but I also like the Hourglass one and for very basic no-makeup looks I dig the 1999 one (it's like the Glossier or Victoria Beckham in that it's a small wand and the tubes are teeny tiny, so less satisfying to remove). Also found the "heimish" one (Korean brand) to be a good option!

[@marilynt2251]

Oo yes! Thank you for this!!

[@genevieveve]

@@janebarnette6548 the panda eyes looked okay on my lashes, it's definitely a step up from my sad short blonde lashes lol! But it is also one that doesn't have those satisfying tubes when you wash it off. But, on the other hand, if you want to spend $3 on a mascara, it'll do! Hopefully you enjoy some of the others if you pick them up! ☺️

[@natnguyen4052]

Thank you for the list! Out of all on that list, which one gives the most natural looking lashes (ie, no clumps)?

[@MelindasNaturals]

Cruelty-free though?

[@YuliaAstrea]

Totally agreed on the thrive! Love it and wish more brands would come out with brown mascara

[@ddryadd]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SO LONG!

[@Marion_.-Alice]

I’m literally in love with blinc. It’s so perfect

[@loganstephens1000]

I’m a tubing mascara junkie and I feel like the hard candy matures well but I only use it on top of waterproof Bambi eye for volume then the hard candy for extra length. Thrive is my all time favorite though!

[@kathaan4450]

This was such a helpful video! My favorite mascara right now is the No7 Stay Perfect. Tubing, drug store, cruelty free. Highly recommend.

[@jacquelinemiller3270]

Same here! It’s the only tubing mascara I’ve tried (wanted to try a drugstore before a more expensive option) but I love it!!

[@geetha92533]

I’ve tried a bunch of different tubing mascaras. That’s my favorite too! Only thing is No7 Stay Perfect really gives me a subtle look, not a lot of length or volume and I could really use both. However, it stays on in 100F weather and comes off like a dream. So it’s my go to for now.

[@KelseyPaige1984]

I recently bought the new Tartelette Tubing Mascara by Tarte from Ulta when it was recently 50% off and I absolutely love it!! I totally recommend it the wand is smaller so you can easily get at all your lashes from every angle and seems to hold a curl better then most normal mascara.

[@nellnellkso8976]

“Cruelty Free” drugstore option = No. 7 stay perfect. It’s no Thrive, but it’s about $10 and it tubes!

[@mary419]

I feel like this mascara is one that needs to mature for a while before it’s actually good

[@jojobeth]

I can never find this one!

[@marilynt2251]

Yes! Love the No7 Stay Perfect!

[@nkurdy288]

I have bought this at least 6 times (No.7 Stay Perfect), but I only use it on my bottom lashes. It doesn’t build too much, but it never ever smudges or flakes. I don’t have that problem of smudging with my top lashes, so it serves a purpose for my bottom lash. Tiny wand too.

[@jenniferflinchum9424]

@@jojobeth Walgreens (and maybe Target) sells it online. If you get it delivered to your local store you don’t have to pay shipping.

[@angelaeaglesbeauty3892]

Your eye color is stunning!❤

[@janleekelley1545]

For lower lashes try MAC Gigablack Mascara. It’s got a tiny wand and it’s a tubing, very black mascara. Perfection on the lower lashes. Next on my must have is the Thrive Mascara. But, I will say, a friend sent me a mascara from Japan, Sendai Mascara 38 Grad Vol 01 Black. It was amazing. Not tubing but it didn’t smear, smudge or flake and water resistant. It was amazing. Unfortunately it retails in the US for $49.00+. So, it was a once in a lifetime treat.

[@TheCorrkyme]

Yes!! Thank you for this video. I haven’t used a tubing mascara before and there aren’t many videos on YT like this one.

[@skylarose1217]

i’m not even gonna lie i have the liquid lash extensions of the last one and i’ve had it for like a year and a half and it’s still so good. it’s one of those mascaras that you need to apply with your hands rather than blinking on the brush bc of how much there is. it’s my second favorite to the telescopic one

[@LisaF_]

Thrive is my first and favorite tubing mascara. My eyes are *so sensitive* and no tubing mascara has ever bothered them. Regular mascaras almost always do but I have found 2 that don’t. But the easy removability is what sold me. I’m never going back to eye makeup remover tugging on my eyes. Tubing 4 life club. I do wish there was a good cheap one. I’ve tried drugstore versions and they just don’t cut it. There was one by Elf that was truly decent, but of course they discontinued it.

[@realTLC]

My fav tubing ones aside from the Japanese ones is -- Kevin Aucoin! It's amazeballs ❤️ best American one in my opinion. I'd love for you to review it.

[@jennifermcdaniel3910]

Can you curl your lashes before applying the tubing mascara?! Thx! 💜

[@caroleehinojosa7133]

I just came across this video after looking for anyone that may have compared the Thrive mascara to Milani’s tubing. Jen Phelps has a great video and this video came up after. Decided to watch you too. I love the thrive mascara but just this week tried Milani’s and oh boy they are so similar and Jen agreed 😆

[@wendyash6915]

I use Glossier followed by Hourglass unlocked. Perfect combo

[@clrulli]

This is so helpful. Thank you! Can’t wait to try Victoria Beckham. Fyi for people who have smudging issues- Glossier smudges on me. I wonder why? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Never have that issue with Em or Thrive.

[@yamilletrivas8041]

Happy New Year Kackie!!!!! Love you right back! ❤🎉

[@kackie]

🥰🥰🥰

[@jojobeth]

So helpful! You’re the only person I’ve heard speak at length (pun intended haha) about the VB. I love the Thrive, too, but I wish they’d do a redesign. The weightiness is great but the “script” font and the silver/turquoise is like 90s cover girl not in a good way (meow).

[@MelindasNaturals]

Booo! Lol. I happen to LOVE their packaging, color, and design!

[@jojobeth]

@@MelindasNaturals that’s good! I’m sure a lot of people like it (and they’re an amazing company).

[@eddyaaaaaaa]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear about! Thank you Kackie!

[@sarahstapleton4615]

I really appreciate this video & I have loved the Thrive mascara since it came out. Your advice to add a coat of waterproof mascara over it for’sweaty eyes’ makes so much sense. What brand do you recommend or like?

[@brittanycook836]

This video is so helpful! I do want to say that Thrive didn't work for me AT ALL (flaked, didn't come off easily no matter how much or little I applied, made me look like I had about 5 eyelashes) and I don't normally have issues with mascara. However, the VB sounds great and will be my next try :)

[@lotuslove6753]

Half Baked also has one. Would love to see a bunch of these lower priced/drugstore options. Pt 2??

[@dmissme]

What’s the best place to buy Thrive

[@palesiberian]

Thanks Kackie! There’s also Sensai 38 mascara, which is also a tubing mascara. They have like 3 or 4 of them with different properties. And Sweed lashes mascara also claims to have tubing technology

[@KimBarboo]

I got a mid-roll toward the beginning for Thrive mascara and thought "haha, foreshadowing!!"

[@EngagingQuill]

I’ve never tried a tubing mascara, but after this video… think I need too! Thank you Kackie!

[@spriteb2491]

I am obsessed with Thrive. I do find that it clumps together, but what I do is layer it. I put Nara Orgasm on first then the Thrive. It’s perfect!!!

[@Lesh004]

I would’ve loved the Glossier mascara had it not made me loose my lashes. 😬 Thankfully I realized that it made my lashes fall out before I completely lost them all. It took 2 years for my lashes to fully recover after that. Apparently others have had the same issue. I don’t remember being too impressed with the Thrive for the money. And Revlon discontinued the tubing mascara I loved. So now I have a L’Oréal tubing mascara but it’s supposed to be a two step. I choose to skip the primer majority of the time.

[@Sayo7MaE]

I bought the Milani one and 😂 my curl ➰ disappeared 😂 went on vacation, so if I want to make it work I have to previously apply a regular mascara to hold the curl ❤

[@scarlettohara5030]

Trish McEvoy also makes two tubular mascaras, one is for volume and the other for curling. I've used those for years though they are pricey.

[@sererev]

I don't know how but my brain read "Travis McElroy" and I was really confused for a second

[@krmbrule1]

Thank you for explaining things so clearly. I am new to tubing and your channel. 👍🏻

[@joni6178]

This is SO HELPFUL!! Thank you! Love your channel, Kackie!! 💕

[@Mmmelisssa]

LOVED this video! I use the Thrive on top and the Em on the bottom!!

[@agirlyhasnoname]

Ohhh....I might just have to try a Tubing Mascara didn't know this was a thing until HLP did her recent mascara video. Thank you for this video. I can't stand smudging because I have super hooded eyes and I can't with most mascaras.... also living in Florida most mascaras don't stand a chance and I hate raccoon eyes. Let me take notes

[@SaraWhiteChi]

Ooo, I think you'll love a tubing mascara! Hope you find one you enjoy ☀️

[@MelindasNaturals]

This was a shocking…yet satisfying video for me to watch. Aside from the first 2 you mentioned, I have every single tubing mascara you showed and in the exact same ranking order. I’ve had troubles building the VB because of how tiny the wand is, but the formula and packaging are definitely amazing. Thrive wins though, hands down! The HG mascara is great, but their ethics and marketing strategies are shameful!

[@nicolekryzhan3442]

I tried the VB mascara (my first tubing mascara) and I hated it. I think it was wand shape because I don’t think I was able to get it properly tube. When I would wash it off, it was a disaster with little pieces of mascara everywhere on my face and in my eyes. I may try another one because I love the concept. Thanks for the video! Very informative!

[@habituallinestepper8839]

I get flaking with the Thrive mascara. What am I doing wrong?

[@jacquelinemiller3270]

Oh my gosh that commercial is a running loop in my brain!!!

[@sweetcarolineq]

Tubing mascaras also don’t work as well in very humid climates. I used the Thrive in Mexico and regretted it. My curl dropped and the tubes came off all over my face.

[@theresavu4449]

For the waterproof hack, do you let the Thrive dry down all the way or while it’s still tacky? Thanks!

[@dianamccarthy2377]

You have to try the heimish dailism smudge stop mascara (on yesstyle), it’s my fave tubing mascara!

[@PinCushionQueen]

I forgot about that one , thanks for the remind! 😉

[@2go4GOLD]

Thanks for the info on the thrive that was my complaint because of my oily eyelids. I love the No7 stay perfect tubular mascara for my lower lashes..stays on for my 12hr shift even though I have oily skin. It is fine and I'd say not as impactful as thrive.

[@karlahdz04]

Is there a specific reason we arent saying the “M+rhymes with edit” brand name anymore? Are they cancelled? What did I miss? 👀 Also, It Cosmetics just came out with a tubing formula. I my lashes really enjoy their Superhero formula so was curious about it. That VB mascara looks up my alley. Also will consider that one to try.

[@thistlecoast]

I feel like she's referred to Merit by the rhymes-with-carrot before, but I can't remember why. Secret social media language??

[@dwjamaicamakeupandmusings6222]

@@thistlecoast if she named them or mentioned them, they'd claim her video sadly

[@caitlinstark9321]

The cruelty free thing is so hard especially when you mention Clinique. I have a few products that I cannot find replacements for anywhere else that's cruelty free so I keep using it but I feel bad every time I do.

[@kateliness2]

It is better to be 95% cruelty free than to just give up because you aren't 100%! All purchases make a difference!

[@elenaitameri5956]

This was so helpful, thank you so much for making it!

[@maryduff8831]

I know this is a dirty brand but when L’Oréal first came out with their tubing product it was fantastic and held a consistent texture from application to removal then they changed it. My last tube it dried down hard and very stiff and didn’t perform like the original.

[@leelie28]

THANK YOU FOR THIS, KACKIE!

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

I love your hair up like that. It's so cute! 😊 Thank you for the review. I've been in need of new options. >>Oh, and Thrive's pumpkin spice lip balm is back. I'm definitely going to get it. Think I'll go ahead and get their mascara too.

[@nancyharris4913]

I love your take. Lots of good information. BUT, where I differ from you...is that I don't care about the packaging. Just give me good product. And, actually, since I like to travel, I actually prefer a lighter tube. Thanks again for your insights.

[@Jellyrouge]

Thrive is my holy grail BUT it's gotten kind of ridiculous in a downpour. Also, Velour Lashes has one that incorporates a lash serum which is intriguing to me. Great video!

[@PinCushionQueen]

I’ve been eyeing that one as well.

[@amylage4054]

Before I found your channel last summer I had tried what felt like EVERY mascara out there - drugstore and high end alike and was always disappointed bc I had never tried a rubbing formula.!! Immediately ordered thrive and never looked back. Thank you so much 😘

[@amylage4054]

Tubing** stupid autocorrect

[@choosebetter]

The video we've all been waiting for! woohoo

[@leahrosin1439]

Would love to see what you think of the No7 tubular black (their tubing formula) - it’s a really great drugstore tubing mascara!

[@buffalobeautyboy]

Woah, what a tubular video 🤩🤩🤩

[@tracymarcotte2310]

Love the life hack! Thanks for sharing!

[@gabby71451]

i rlly like the merit one it may not be tubing but it makes your lashes so long and it def comes off easy

[@elizabethrose00]

Thank you for this video! I have kind of the opposite needs as you from my mascara, and this was so helpful. I have the Glossier and love it except… it smudges when I sweat! (I salsa dance multiple times a week and this is very problematic for me as you might imagine). I didn’t even realize it was a tubing mascara. But I only use one coat because I like something that just barely coats my light but long eyelashes. Thrive is too heavy and sticky for me in general, though I still use it because of the other benefits. But it’s a pain to get it to look right for me and I always end up wiping a bunch off with my fingers and struggling to separate my lashes 😂 I’m going to try Victoria Beckham’s I think, and possibly Em’s bc I LOVE that brand so it’s worth a try. I’ll also try a 2nd coat of the Glossier, maybe that will help?

[@clrulli]

Glossier smudges on me too. Em has been great and is much lighter than Thrive. You might like!

[@elizabethrose00]

@@clrulli ooh thank you so much! I’ll definitely try it out before the VB (because price and the VB is like half the amount of product 🙄)

[@lalajobo]

thank you for this detailed video. i want to step up from the glossier - which i like, but i crave more volume. very informative!! 💚

[@holly_cuperus]

I bought the Thrive at the beginning of summer and it has been my go-to mascara.

[@julic-k2241]

You didn’t mention meybelline mascara , is very good

[@rochellefrankson305]

Thank you for sharing that information! We appreciate and love you! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@StateofKait]

"hunky chunky" is in my vocabulary now

[@belindah4452]

Thank you, Kackie - can’t get Thrive where I am so went with the Hourglass. I had been looking for a mascara that wouldn’t smudge (I have oily lids) but was also easy to remove. Did not even know about tubing mascaras before this video. Game changer!!

[@deannacampbell9838]

which one do you feel holds the best curl?

[@amandacraig3909]

I was really concerned that Thrive mascara would be de-throned... ha! Always love hearing your recommendations!

[@theresavu4449]

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! So happy for this! I can only wear tubing mascaras. If I didn’t love you so already…

[@vesperlamarr]

How do you remove tubing mascaras if you use an oil cleanser? I love tubing mascaras for the smudge-free wear, and I know they remove easily with water. But I use an oil cleanser to take all my makeup off. Do you remove with water first, then use your oil cleanser?

[@PinCushionQueen]

Warm water first & then oil cleanse. 😉

[@baileydubs]

This was the first vid of yours I watched and I see why I’ve been following you for years 😂 yeah the blink was the first I tried and I hated it. I think I followed you originally for the TUBING 😂

[@christinescott5002]

The Victoria Beckham brush looks a lot like the CLIO mascara brush. I need to try the Thrive mascara.

[@jessicalecavalier1708]

There’s also the lise watier glam 24h that is a good tubing mascara option 😊

[@BelArtist]

The impression of the blinc mascara brush cracked me up 😂🤣

[@shgw9901]

How about the Clinique tubing mascara?

[@jennifermcdaniel3910]

Where have I been?! Tubing Mascara sounds AMAZING!!! 😍 This is the second time I've heard that name but still had NO idea what that meant... 😬

[@kalaniblake8699]

I've heard that the LA Girl Volumatic Mascara is an affordable tubing mascara. I haven't tried it yet, but I'd be interested to hear you review it

[@meganburbage1232]

It's decent but does smudge a little

[@devanjesmer]

This was SO helpful!! I’m a die hard fan of the VBB but just grabbed the Em Cosmetics to try 🙌🏼

[@hannahlapham4638]

I've been waiting so long!!!!! 😍

[@ashely3789]

Kackie, I would love to hear your thoughts on Velour tubing mascara!

[@trae4529]

I have loved Blinc’s original mascara for years, but have an ongoing issue with the containers. Frequently, a little piece comes loose and the brush comes out absolutely glopped with product. Have contacted Blinc several times with little results. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar issue. 😊

[@sunniegb]

Thank you for reminding me my Thrive mascara is like 16 months old. Just ordered a fresh one! 😬

[@wendyraye]

Maybelline Sky High has the exact ingredients as Lancôme Idole. Both tubing I think.

[@sydneybristo22]

Thank you so much im going to try Victoria B

[@sandra5948]

Can you test kvd tubing mascara?

[@godstomperer]

Blinc sent me two new tubes of that volumizing formula to try out as they claimed the initial clumpiness was due to a manufacturer error in which too much mascara was placed into the tube. The new ones apply a little better but they do that exact awful move where the bristles unfurl through the thick formula even on initial opening. I wish they would have made the bristles a little more stiff to prevent that effect.

[@briannagandersen]

What are your thoughts on lash primer?

[@AlexGarcia-tv5xf]

Can you please compare the Tarte hydroflex serum skin tint with the eaze drops by Fenty!!