Maybelline Tubing Mascara Black, Lash Sensational Sky High Tubes Mascara with with Shea Butter + Castor Oil, Lengthening for
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The Maybelline Tubing Mascara Black, Lash Sensational Sky High Tubes Mascara with with Shea Butter + Castor Oil, Lengthening for is one of the most popular choices in Make-up right now. Key highlights include ultimate extension-like length, 24hr smudge-proof performance and best mascara for sensitive eyes. With a strong 4.4/5 average rating, it's a dependable choice.
- Brand
- Maybelline
- Amazon rating
- 4.4 / 5 from 974 ratings
- vs Make-up
- level with the category median of 4.4
- Rank in category
- 35 of 49 rated make-up we track
- Price position
- Mid-priced (category spans £2.99 to £39.00)
- How proven
- Fewer ratings than most rivals here, so less settled
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How it compares in Make-up
Across the 49 rated make-up products we track, the typical score is 4.4 out of 5. This one sits at 4.4, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 974 ratings against a category median of 14,745. That is a thin base by the standards of this category, so treat the score as provisional: a handful of extra reviews can still move it either way.
On price it sits in the middle third of a category running from £2.99 to £39.00, where the midpoint is about £7.90. That is the part of the range where most sensible buys sit, neither cutting corners nor paying for the name.
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Worked out from the 49 make-up products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Tubing is a different technology, not a marketing word
A classic mascara coats the lash with pigment that dries on the surface. A tubing formula wraps each lash in a flexible polymer tube. That one difference explains nearly everything people notice: it does not shed little black specks through the day, it rarely prints onto the lid or under the eye, and it leaves in soft strands rather than smudged pigment.
It is also why removal runs on warm water and gentle pressure instead of remover and a cotton pad. Hold warm water against the lashes for a few seconds, press, and the tubes slide off. If you catch yourself rubbing, the water is not warm enough or you have not waited long enough.
Where it wins, and where a classic formula still beats it
Tubing suits oily lids, watery eyes, contact lens wearers and long days, because there is nothing loose to migrate. It delivers length and separation, and it holds a curl reasonably well.
What it will not do is pile on. A classic formula builds coat after coat into something dramatic; tubes wrap the lash and then largely stop, so a second pass adds definition rather than bulk. If volume is the entire point for you, this is the wrong tool. It is water resistant rather than waterproof, too: tubes hold through tears, sweat and rain, but warm water is what takes them off, so a hot shower or a long soak will start to loosen them.
What the listing claims, and what to take from it
Maybelline lists this as ophthalmologist and allergy tested, formulated for sensitive eyes, vegan, and conditioned with shea butter and castor oil. Those are the brand’s own claims. The first two are the ones worth having if your eyes water easily or you wear lenses.
The practical detail buried further down is the brush: pyramid-shaped bristles with a small sphere at the tip, aimed at corner lashes. In use that means reaching the few inner and outer lashes a fat brush skips. It sits at £9.05, roughly where its rivals sit, so the decision here is about the formula rather than the money.
Key features, as the manufacturer lists them
Taken from the product listing via Amazon's product API. These are the seller's claims, not our test results.
- Ultimate Extension-Like Length: Experience our best lengthening mascara technology yet. The innovative tubing mascara formula uses advanced polymers to wrap each individual lash in flexible tubes, delivering beyond-the-lash, extension-like length and perfect separation
- 24HR Smudge-Proof Performance: Achieve a high-impact black mascara look that lasts all day. Our formula is engineered for up to 24H wear and is completely smudge-proof, flake-proof, and sweat-proof, staying flawless through any activity
- Best Mascara for Sensitive Eyes: This vegan mascara is ophthalmologist tested, allergy tested, and specially formulated for sensitive eyes. Infused with Shea Butter and Castor Oil, it provides a conditioned feel for healthy-looking lashes without irritation
- Easy Washable Removal: No more harsh rubbing or makeup remover needed. This washable formula allows the tubes to wrap off gently with just warm water. Enjoy a gentle, no-tug removal process that helps minimize lash loss
- Precision Tubing Extender Brush: Our unique brush features pyramid-shaped bristles to grip every lash for maximum volume and length. The specialized sphere tip grabs and extends even the tiny inner and outer corner lashes for a full fan effect
Frequently asked questions
Is tubing mascara waterproof?
Water resistant rather than waterproof. The tubes hold through tears, sweat and rain, but warm water is what removes them, so a hot shower or a long soak will start to loosen it.
How do I take it off?
Warm water and gentle pressure. Hold wet fingers or a warm cloth against the lashes for a few seconds and press, and the tubes come away in short strands. No remover, no rubbing.
Will it smudge under my eyes?
This is the formula type least likely to. There is no loose pigment to transfer, which is why it tends to suit oily lids and watery eyes.
Can I build it up into a dramatic volume look?
Not really. A second coat adds definition and separation more than bulk. For heavy volume, a classic formula does that job better.
Is it suitable for sensitive eyes or contact lenses?
Maybelline lists it as ophthalmologist and allergy tested and formulated for sensitive eyes, and the absence of flaking is usually what suits lens wearers. That is the brand’s claim rather than our test, so patch test if your eyes react easily.
