If checking your mascara for flakes, smudges, or raccoon eyes is part of your daily routine, it's time to talk tubing mascara. Unlike traditional mascara, tubing mascara forms lightweight polymer tubes around each individual lash. Once the formula sets, those tiny tubes help lashes stay lifted, separated, and defined without the usual flaking or transferring. Translation: your mascara stays on your lashes—not under your eyes. Whether your lash mood is naturally defined or full-on flutter, tarte™ has a tubing mascara for you, especially since tarte is the #1 mascara brand* (*Source: Circana, LLC, U.S. Prestige Beauty Total Measured Market, Makeup Mascara by Brand, Dollar & Unit Sales, January–May 2025)! what is tubing mascara? Tubing mascara wraps each lash from root to tip in flexible, lengthening "tubes" instead of weighing them down with layers of pigment that can smudge or flake. The tubes stay in place until you're ready to remove them. The result is long, defined lashes, smudge-proof wear, and easier removal without aggressive rubbing. Honestly, what's not to love? what makes tarte™ tubing mascara different? Both tartelette™ tubing mascara and tartelette™ XL tubing mascara deliver 24-hour flake-free, smudge-proof wear—but they serve two slightly different lash moods. tartelette™ tubing mascara is the everyday icon. It's clinically proven to volumize, lengthen, and curl while creating a natural-looking lash extension effect. The creamy formula builds beautifully, so you can keep it soft with one coat or layer up the definition while the formula is still wet. tartelette™ XL tubing mascara is for days when your lashes deserve main-character energy. Its lengthening tubes wrap each lash for XL length, lift, and pigment, while the 360° lash extension comb separates every lash for full-on flutter. A TLC complex with niacinamide, biotin, and panthenol helps give lashes the look of being thicker, longer, and more conditioned. tartelette™ tubing vs. XL tubing mascara: which one is right for you? Choose tartelette™ tubing mascara if you want: Natural-looking volume, length, and curl Buildable everyday definition A soft lash extension effect 24-hour flake-free, smudge-proof wear Removal with micellar water or makeup remover Choose tartelette™ XL tubing mascara if you want: XL length, lift, and bold pigment A more dramatic lash extension effect Separated, fluttery lashes 24-hour flake-free, smudge-proof and sweatproof wear Tubes that slide off with warm water Want maximum, head-turning volume with a classic mascara finish? maneater™ mascara brings clinically proven length, volume, and curl with a 16-hour ultra-creamy formula. It isn't a tubing mascara, but it is the move when the volume needs to be maxed. does tubing mascara smudge or flake? tartelette™ tubing mascara and tartelette™ XL tubing mascara both deliver 24-hour flake-free, smudge-proof wear. Because the tubes bind to individual lashes as the formula dries, they're less likely to migrate underneath your eyes or transfer onto your lids. XL is also sweatproof, making it a very good plus-one for long days, workouts, and plans that somehow turn into more plans. Real tartelettes notice the difference. Sarah S. regularly gets asked whether she's wearing false lashes, while EJA says the formula can make it through both a full day and a workout without running. Jimmie G., several tubes in, loves that XL stays long-wearing without the flakes. is tubing mascara good for sensitive eyes? Tubing mascara can be a great option for sensitive eyes because it resists smudging and removes without harsh rubbing. Both tartelette™ tubing mascaras are dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, and tartelette™ XL tubing mascara is safe for contact lens wearers. Sensitive-eye tartelettes also love the easy-removal factor. Stephanie says the formula gives her buildable length without requiring her to rub her eyes at the end of the day, while Klaudia loves that it stays put until she's ready to take it off. Everyone's eyes are different, though, so always check the ingredient list if you have known sensitivities. how do you apply tubing mascara? Start with clean, dry lashes, then place the wand at the base and wiggle upward through the tips. For more length or volume, add your next coat while the formula is still wet. This lets the tubes build smoothly without weighing down your lashes. With XL, wiggle the wand at the roots before pulling through the length for a little extra volume. Christy B. is already on her fourth tube of the original formula, and Christine F. loves how smoothly it applies without leaving lashes looking clumpy. Consider that your sign to layer away. how do you remove tubing mascara? Removal depends on which tartelette™ tubing mascara you're wearing. To remove tartelette™ XL tubing mascara, saturate lashes with warm water, then gently press and slide the tubes away using your fingers or a soft cloth. No scrubbing, no stubborn undereye smudge. To remove tartelette™ tubing mascara, use micellar water or makeup remover, then gently slide the formula from your lashes. If you see tiny lash-shaped pieces coming off, don't panic—that's the tubing technology doing exactly what it's supposed to do! is tubing mascara waterproof? Tubing mascara is not the same as waterproof mascara. tartelette™ tubing mascara and tartelette™ XL tubing mascara are designed to be smudge-proof, flake-free, and long-wearing, while XL is also sweatproof. If you need mascara specifically made for swimming or serious water exposure, choose a waterproof formula like maneater™ waterproof mascara. For everyday wear, workouts, humidity, and busy schedules, tubing mascara gives you staying power without the end-of-day removal struggle. so, what's the best tarte™ tubing mascara? The best tubing mascara depends on your lash goals. For natural-looking volume, length, curl, and everyday definition, choose tartelette™ tubing mascara. For XL length, lift, flutter, and a dramatic lash extension effect, choose tartelette™ XL tubing mascara. Either way, you're getting the things tartelettes really want: lashes that look amazing, wear comfortably, stay flake-free, and come off without a fight. Your raccoon-eye era? Officially over.
