Maybelline has long set the standard for affordable mascaras and, quite frankly, it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t been converted to the brand’s lash sensational sky high mascara (£8, Amazon.co.uk). Joining a number of other renowned formulas – such as Maybelline great lash (£7.20, Amazon.co.uk) – the US cosmetic company has now added another game-changing mascara to its line up: introducing, Maybelline lash sensational sky tubes tubing mascara (£13.99, Lookfantastic.com).
For anyone that’s not familiar with a tubing mascara, the idea is that each individual lash hair is encapsulated with product, versus a regular mascara that attempts to scrape pigment on top of and under the lashes. Because tubing formulas create a flexible film around the lashes, they also tend to be pretty water resistant.
Now there’s one feature in particular that’s captured my attention. While the sky tubes tubing mascara is designed to hold up brilliantly in cold water, when soaked in warm water, it should swipe off easily with a simple press and pull motion. If it works as the brand claims, this means we can wave bye bye to the rigmarole of aggravating our delicate orbital skin with forceful rubbing and harsh make-up removers.
Read more: 12 best mascaras for sensitive eyes, tested by an expert
Maybelline lash sensational sky tubes tubing mascara, very black: £13.99, Lookfantastic.com
While I haven’t tested the new release just yet, I have high hopes for its performance off the back of its predecessors. I’m also intrigued by the brand’s inclusion of shea butter and castor oil to aid with long-term lash health.
If you, like me, struggle with droopy lashes, tubing mascaras generally negate this issue because their flexibility prevents the pigments from straightening the hairs or undoing the lift from your lash curler. Of course, the proof will be in the pudding when I eventually get my hands on the new formula – watch this space for my full review.
@laurarose_99 @MaybellineUK Sky Tubes hits differently 👏👏👏👏 #tubingmascara #skytubes #officelife
♬ original sound - Laura Rose
In the meantime, I’ve found myself watching one TikToker’s sky tubes removal on repeat. If any mascara will actually slide off my lashes as easy as her demonstration implies, I know I’ll be on board.
Read more: This forgotten budget brand just changed the bodycare game with this £10 mousse
