Best Tubing Mascaras That Come Off Easy and Won’t Leave You With Panda Eyes

You need to know about Tubing Mascara. If like us, you’ve been on the quest for the best mascara product that lasts in Singapore’s humidity, join the club. 

Who doesn’t love the promise of thick, long and curled eyelashes? But panda eyes and a struggle to get mascara off every night, make it a highly complicated love-hate relationship. That was, until we found something that works, and gloriously so! 

What is Tubing Mascara? 

Tubing Mascara is everything you want from mascara, sans the irritation. Unlike traditional mascara that applies pigment to your eyelashes, tube mascara contains polymers that wrap around each lash to create tiny tubes. Tubing Mascaras come with a whole lot of benefits, some of these include: 

Less Smudging: Smudging of mascara is a real thing for us in Singapore and we love how Tubing Mascaras take away the stress of that. Typically, traditional mascaras come with pigment and oil that can leave smudge marks over time. Due to the polymers that wrap around your lashes, Tubing Mascara wraps rather than coats and leaves behind less flaking or smudging.

Comes off easy: So easy! Tubing formulas can stay all day but come off easily just with warm water. All you need to do is wet your fingers or a cotton swap with warm water, gently wipe, and tug to remove the polymers from your eyelashes. This does not destroy your natural eyelashes and is weirdly satisfying to do at the end of the day. Bonus? No panda eyes after!

Lasts all day: Tubing mascaras are long-lasting. The polymers in tubing mascara can withstand facial oil and sebum unlike regular wax or oil-based mascara. You can wear them through the day and night, without the smudging or pigment fallout that comes with a traditional mascara.  

Best for sensitive eyes: Got sensitive eyes? Tubing mascaras are a boon for those that need a product which is gentle on their eyes. They are also a wise choice for anyone with oily eyelids! 

When to Choose Traditional Mascara Over Tubing Mascara? 

We found tubing mascaras to be fabulous new additions to our lazy makeup wardrobe! Best for days when you need long-staying mascara, tubes can help keep those lashes looking gorgeous endlessly. They are also amazing for the gym - natural looking and won’t come off with sweat or tears. 

So, when do we turn to our usual wax-based mascara? While tubing Mascaras are great for that all-natural look, we found the traditional format works better when we need extra length and volume on a big night out. Tubing mascaras are also harder to build up on, and with each consequent coat, the tubes tend to clump together. If you like extra vivacious lashes then tubing mascara may not be for you. These work well for a natural-makeup look but are not a replacement for highly lifted, and curled lashes that you get with traditional pigments. 

Best Tubing Mascaras to Buy in Singapore

If you are sold on tubing mascara or are keen to try one out, these are our top recommendations for the best tube mascaras you can find. Long wear, smudge-resistant and easy to take off, we’ve included a list of brands that you can order internationally, as well as those that you can find at your nearest mall in Singapore. 

Tarte - Tartelette™ Tubing Mascara

Introducing lash extensions in a tube with the revolutionary Tartelette™ Tubing Mascara($42) mascara. This cutting-edge micro-tubing technology will treat your lashes to a luxurious cashmere-like experience without weighing down lashes with layers of pigment. This innovative formula wraps each individual lash in lengthening "tubes," delivering remarkable results without any clumps or heaviness.

Its 360° lash extension comb, comes equipped with 296 bristles and works like magic to separate and lift your lashes, creating a striking fanned-out definition. On top of that, it contains nourishing shea butter, castor oil, and lifting plant waxes, all aimed at supporting your lashes' full growth potential while keeping them in impeccable condition. The mascara is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested, making it safe for contact lens wearers.

Why we like it: Designed for flake-free, smudge-proof, and sweat-proof 24-hour wear, it ensures your lashes remain beautiful all day long! Tartelette™ Tubing Mascara provides a clinically proven length, volume, and curl that you’ll crave day after night. Game-changing removal means you don’t have to worry about leftover product on your lashes or under the eyes. Just wipe it away with warm water! Easy to go on and remove, this makeup must-have also comes in a travel size, so you can take it anywhere you want. 

Hourglass - Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara

Experience instant transformation of your lashes with the Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara($50) which delivers the look of lash extensions in a snap. Powered by advanced film-forming technology, it coats each lash from root to tip, creating a fanned-out finish with high impact. Expect better definition, more lift, and extra length, achieving natural-looking results that you will love.  

The lightweight fibres in this ultimate formula lock in place, ensuring smudge-proof wear that lasts all day long. And like all great tubing mascaras, this one comes off with warm water too. Simply use warm water, and the tube-like film will effortlessly slide off, making the process quick and easy.

Why we like it: Perfect for long days and gym workouts, this one feels expensive but is definitely a keeper! We did notice that tubing mascara can lead to some clumping, especially in hot weather. With Hourglass’ Instant Extensions, you need to mix up the product with the wand a few times till it gets back the same easy consistency. Its sorcery will keep you coming back for more!

No7 Stay Perfect Mascara

The No7 Stay Perfect Mascara($30.77) delivers a glossy and wet finish upon application, but once it dries down, it works its magic leaving you with smudge-free, ultra-black lashes that stay perfect throughout the day. 

As the name suggests, this mascara truly lives up to its promise, providing a reliable and long-lasting hold. The secret lies in its hard, relatively inflexible plastic brush, which skilfully separates each lash, ensuring a flawless and clump-free look.

It is smudge-proof, flake-proof, sweat-proof, humidity-proof, and tear-proof – so you can confidently take on the day without any worries about your lashes losing their perfection.

Why we like it: This is the one that changed mascara application for us - and so much for the better! The plastic short brush evenly helps to coat each lash leaving behind a natural look; almost like a lash lift.

It lasts through everything, including workouts at the gym and comes off super easy. In fact, one of the easiest tubing mascaras to take off - all you need to do is add warm water to your lashes and pull the tubes off. No more panda eyes or smudging – just a hassle-free removal process. We also highly recommend stocking up when travelling to the UK(GBP 11.16) as Amazon’s bump in price to deliver to Singapore is quite substantial. 

L’Oreal Paris Double Extension Beauty Tube Mascara

Ask any tubing mascara fan, and chances are they’ll recommend the Double Extension Beauty Tubes($28.90) - the ultimate solution for voluminous, lengthened lashes with a spectacular long-lasting look. This two-step, smudge-proof mascara from L'Oréal Paris is designed to meet your lash needs like never before.

Step 1: Prime and volumize your lashes with the application of white fibres, creating a solid foundation for the extension process.

Step 2: Take your lashes to new lengths by applying the extreme black fibres, witnessing an impressive 80% increase in lash length without any clumping or flaking.

The tube mascara not only offers incredible length but also nourishes your lashes for a healthy, full appearance. Perfect for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, you can wear it confidently throughout the day without any worries. 

Why we like it: Affordable and smudge-proof, the waterproof formula ensures your lashes stay flawless all day long. And of course, it comes off easy with warm water when you're ready to take off your makeup after a hard day at work. 

Clinique Lash Power Mascara

Experience the wonder of Clinique Lash Power Mascara($40), an ophthalmologist-approved formula that not only provides stunning length to your lashes but also ensures a gentle, irritation-free application, making it an excellent choice for those with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. 

This long-wearing mascara vows to maintain its beauty for an impressive 24 hours without any smudging or smearing. Rain, sweat, humidity, and even tears are no match for its staying power, yet when the time comes to remove it, the formula effortlessly dissolves with warm water, leaving your lashes free and clean.

The unique brush design is meticulously crafted to reach and elongate even the tiniest lashes, ensuring no lash is left behind. With the Clinique Lash Power Mascara, you can achieve a stunning, captivating gaze that lasts all day and night.

Why we like it: Whether you're going for a subtle everyday look or a dramatic evening flair, this mascara is your reliable partner in achieving the perfect, long-lasting lash transformation. We found it gives more of a lengthening effect and if you were to build volume, chances are it would start to flake. Perfect for a natural look and even better if you already have long lashes, and need just that little kick to your makeup. The brush is a saviour as it can coat even the tiniest of lash hair. 

DHC Perfect Pro Double Protection Mascara

Enhance your lashes with the remarkable DHC Perfect Pro Double Protection Mascara($31.50), designed to deliver stunning length and performance that lasts all day and night. This black mascara is not only long-wearing but also water and oil resistant, ensuring it stays put without any flaking, smudging, or smearing.

With its advanced tube-technology formula, this Double Protection Mascara is a breeze to wash off with warm water, eliminating the need for makeup removers. Simply place the brush at the base of your lashes and gently sweep upward to the tip for a flawless application.

When it's time to remove the mascara, wet your lashes with warm water – no makeup remover necessary – and smoothly glide the mascara away from your lashes using your fingertips. Experience the ease of removing this mascara, leaving no traces behind and making your makeup routine effortless.

Why we like it: With DHC's Perfect Pro Double Protection Mascara, your lashes will enjoy remarkable length and smudge-proof performance. The application is very smooth and it gives more of a natural look rather than artificially created volume. This is actually a really good dupe for some of its other more expensive alternatives!

Kevyn Aucoin - The Volume Mascara

Another cult-favourite, the smudge-resistant Kevyn Aucoin Volume Mascara($43), features an iconic formula enriched with volume-building fibres and lash tubing technology that expertly coats each lash for maximum clump-free definition. The mascara's unique skinny brush design lifts and lengthens, creating an eye-opening look that lasts all day and comes off effortlessly with just warm water.

Infused with jojoba oil, this mascara not only adds volume but also softens and conditions your lashes from root to tip, ensuring they stay healthy and lush.

Why we like it: Achieve your desired length and volume by applying the mascara liberally to your lashes. For even more volume, begin with the Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler and follow through with the mascara. As with most tubing mascaras, you can expect a natural finish to your lashes - no drama or high volume. What it does promise is no crumbling or flaking, and comes off easy peasy! 

MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash

Loved by makeup artists around the world, MAC’s Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara is all things industry-leading. 

Experience the brilliance of this breakthrough lightweight smudge-proof mascara that effortlessly creates beautifully defined lashes with the help of its petite brush. This long-wearing mascara is your reliable companion, lasting up to an impressive 16 hours without a single smudge. Yet, despite its incredible staying power, removing it is a breeze. The innovative thermal-sensitive technology allows for it to easily dissolves with warm water, making the end of the day hassle-free.

Its unique slim-type brush, is designed to reach and grip even the tiniest hairs with precision. It works hand-in-hand with the advanced lifting formula in a rich, saturated blackest black colour. The result? Extreme definition that enhances the length, and transforms your lashes into something you’ll keep coming back for! 

Why we like it: Tubing mascaras are notoriously hard to build on, and MAC’s Extended Play Gigablack Lash is possibly the best when it comes to adding more product to your eyelashes - clump free. We also love the gorgeous blue tube, that makes finding it in your handbag or makeup bag super easy!

Blinc Lash Extension Tubing Mascara

The original tubing mascara, Blinc Mascara($31), is clean, vegan, and creates a striking lash extension effect with a semi-matte finish. Infused with biotin, shea butter, and castor seed oil, it not only enhances your lashes' appearance but also nourishes and treats them for ultimate lash care.

The 1KTech moulded brush with QuickApply bristles simplifies application, making it effortless to achieve the perfect lash look. When it's time to remove your mascara, there's no need to worry about any tint or residue left behind. Effortless removal with warm water and gentle pressure does the trick.

Why we like it: Perfect for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, Blinc Mascara is the go-to original tubing mascara that set the trend and has since expanded into six different colours, including burgundy and navy. We’d caution holding on for 60 seconds while the formula dries before you flutter your lashes. Also, touch-ups are hard. The product is meant to give the ‘‘your lashes - but better’ look, so expect natural-looking lash volume and curl. 

​​essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes Tubing Mascara

As the name suggests, the revolutionary essence tubing mascara says bye-bye to smudging and flaking, and ensures your lashes stay volumised and defined without any messy mishaps!

Unlike regular mascaras that simply coat your lashes with pigment, the tubing formula works its magic by individually wrapping each lash in water-resistant, tube-like enclosures. The result? No more smudges, flakes, and fading; your lashes will remain flawless all day long.

Removing this tubing mascara is a breeze – just use warm water and some gentle pressure, and the "tubes" will effortlessly slide off, leaving your lashes clean and free from any residue.

The mascara is also vegan and does not contain gluten, silicones, parabens, oil, fragrance, alcohol, and microplastic particles in its formula. Made in Luxembourg, essence cosmetics are certified and recognised by PETA as cruelty-free. 

Why we like it: At just $4.99, the essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes Tubing Mascara is often touted as the best dupe for more expensive versions. It gives some pigment lift and is great to have for that no-makeup look. 

Heroine Make Kiss Me Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara Advanced Film

We’re solid fans of Heroine Make Liquid Eyeliners, but did you know that the brand also sells one of the best tubing mascaras in Singapore? Discover the cult favourite Long & Curl Mascara($22.50), a game-changer that delivers on its promises by transforming your lashes into voluminous, long, and beautifully curled wonders. 

This waterproof and long-lasting mascara is a true saviour for those with sensitive eyes, as it won't cause any irritation during wear. No more worrying about smudges or raccoon eyes; this mascara stays put all day, even through challenging conditions. Say goodbye to mascara struggles and embrace the magic of Long & Curl Mascara, tailored to uplift your lashes, no matter their length or thickness. 

Why we like it: The magic of this mascara lies in its ability to work wonders even on short Asian eyelashes. The Long & Curl Mascara is specially designed to cater to shorter lashes, providing the length, volume, and curl that you've always desired. It is a bit harder to remove than other tubing mascara - we often need warm water and cleanser for this one. 

However, if you prefer brown mascara, it is one of the more versatile tubing mascaras as far as shade inclusivity is concerned. And just like the brand’s eyeliners, we promise it will last, heat, humidity and all!

Dejavu Fiberwig Ultra Long Mascara Black Lengthening Type

You’d be surprised by the number of people who swear by Dejavu’s Fiberwig Mascara! The Dejavu Fiberwig Ultra Long Mascara($21.80) in the Black Lengthening Type, is an absolute game-changer for shorter Asian lashes. With a generous 7.2g of product, this mascara offers remarkable results at a pocket-friendly price. 

Say goodbye to the dreaded panda eyes – this mascara rinses off effortlessly with warm water, making removal a breeze. Enriched with a nourishing serum, it not only enhances your lashes' appearance but also cares for them, ensuring they stay healthy and luscious. Hailing from Japan, this mascara has been expertly crafted to provide stunning results. 

To apply, fit the curve of the brush to the roots of your lashes and lift upwards in a zig-zag motion, ensuring each lash is coated evenly for a gorgeous lift. For an extra boost of length, hold the brush vertically and apply more fibres to the end of your lashes using the tip of the brush, achieving the long, fluttery lashes of your dreams.

Why we love it: Easy to find, this staple is on the shelves of your favourite drugstores in Singapore. It is also a cult favourite with innumerable fans who keep it in their bags to touch up throughout the day. Goes on easy, and washes off easier!

Velour Lashes - Pretty Big Deal Peptide & Tubing Mascara

Get ready for longer and stronger lashes with the Pretty Big Deal Peptide Lash Growth Mascara($43) by Velour! This essential mascara has been clinically tested and proven to promote and enhance natural lashes. In a 4-week trial with 35 participants, an impressive 97% noticed noticeably longer lashes, while 84% experienced stronger lashes using this revolutionary mascara. 

Infused with a powerful lash enhancement serum enriched with peptides, this 3-in-1 castor oil mascara nourishes, strengthens, and protects your lashes. Ophthalmologist tested for safety, it features an ultra-black formula that shields lashes from environmental damage, ensuring both beauty and care for breathtaking results. 

Why we like it: Although Velour Beauty is all about celebrating lashes and offers top-quality products designed for comfort and this one is better for those who seek natural-looking lashes rather than a thicker voluminous effect. We find the mascara tends to weaken over time but is great for day use when you want just that subtle amount of makeup before an important meeting or day event.