Tubing mascara is a go-to formula type that can prevent some of the most frustrating mascara woes, like smudging, flaking, and raccoon eyes. “I generally use tubing mascara on clients who have oilier eyelids because it tends to be smudge-free, flake-free, and water-resistant, which means it’ll stay in place,” says Kasha Lassien, a celebrity makeup artist. She prefers it for shoots where the talent will be underwater, sprayed, crying, or sweating. Editorial makeup artist Jasmin Winnie Stephen agrees and says she likes to use tubing mascaras on short lashes to add length.
The one main con of tubing mascara is that it’s not as buildable as regular mascara. If you have shorter lashes, you won’t be able to layer on as much volume.