UltraVolume Tubing Mascara – Dramatic Volume & Length, Curling, Longwear, Smudge & Flake Proof, Conditioning Jojoba, Sensitive Eyes Safe, Vegan

I've used tubing mascara for many years. I hate raccoon eyes, and removing waterproof mascara is a true pain; I can never get it all off and no matter which remover I used, I ended up with irritated eyelids. Tubing mascara has a tendency to dry out faster than regular mascaras, at least in those I've used. I've used the iconic Loreal Double Extend Tubing mascara, No. 7, NYX, and Elf. All will dry out quickly. All clumped to a certain extent, and all flaked a bit. I want a tubing mascara that flows on, doesn't start to dry out after the third use, and doesn't flake. It may be the native formulation of tubing mascara that it starts to dry out quickly; I'll accept it. But, I really dislike flaking. I've just received the Blinc, who BTW, pioneered tubing technology. This is day 5 of use. By day 5, the other tubing mascaras started drying out slightly. So far, Blinc has not. That's a huge plus since the little clumps are caused by drying out. So far, so good. I'm 62 1/2 years old. My eyelashes are blond to begin with, but they aren't replaced as quickly as they fall out as you age. My lashes used to touch my eyelids (a pain in the arse, because they always left mascara on my eyelids). They're sparse compared to my youth. Without mascara, they're invisible. I need a mascara that will add volume as well as length. So, I chose this formulation of Blinc. What you see in the photo, is 1 coat of Blinc on my upper lashes, and a very light, quick, swipe, of the tip of the applicator, on my bottom lashes. I have a very minimal underlining of shadow under my lower lashes, and no eyelining or shadow lining on my upper lashes. This is my daily makeup routine. It's a minimal look with just enough makeup to make my eyes show up. The Blinc goes on smoother than any tubing mascara I've tried. It certainly lasts, although like other tubing mascaras, if I get wet and it's warm, the tube will come off. Expect this with all tubing mascaras; they're formulated to be removed with warm water. The tubes started coming off when I wash and sealed the clear coat on my brand new car, in 82° heat. I was sweating, and it started sprinkling. So, warm + water = removal! I'm not docking stars for this. It's what we all want, albeit preferably in the shower. I've not noticed any increase in clumps since opening the tube. So far, it's not starting to dry out. By this time, even though I'm always careful about replacing the wand and closing the tube very quickly, I've noticed the beginning of drying out in the other brands I've tried. The only thing I've noticed is a small amount of flaking. While I really dislike flaking, especially while I wear contact lenses, so far Blinc has the least amount. It's probably in direct proportion to the dryness of the formula. I'll update if this changes. Compared with the other tubing mascaras I've tried, Blinc is far superior. It earns a 4 1/2 star rating (docking 1/2 for minimal flaking). I'll round up to 5 stars. UPDATE: Well, I've just written the initial review and I'm updating to a full 5 stars. I've been dragging 20, 40 lb bags of soil in and out of the cat, then blocking out the place for my eventual garage. I'm hot, tired, and sweating a ton. It's good and warm outside. Note that the Blinc, which I applied 5 hours ago, hasn't budged. There are no tunes laying on my face, nor is it flaking. I honestly didn't expect this. I would have tubes all round my eyes from the other mascaras. This is a definite keeper.

I love how this mascara applies. It goes on smoothly without clumping and doesn’t irritate my eyes or my contacts. The removal is the best part. I rinse my face with warm water, wait about 30 seconds, then gently press my fingers together on my lashes and it slides right off. No scrubbing, no makeup remover, no irritation, no raccoon eyes leftover. If you wear contacts or have sensitive eyes, this one is a solid pick.

*This is a review of what was shipped to me, NOT of the product itself* I've been using this mascara since it was first called Kiss Me and imported from Japan, so for over 15 years. It's the only mascara I use. I certainly know all of the versions/packaging/appearances that have come out over the years. The CURRENT version should be a tube that is sealed full length with the perforations to peel and open. This sealed tube arrives inside a screw top aluminum cylinder. What I received was an unsealed tube in a small, worn, bent up cardboard box instead of the aluminum tube. Blinc has not distributed the mascara in the box in YEARS. For a second I thought maybe they were going back to the box, but I inspected the mascara itself (unsealed) and I believe not only was it old but that it had been used. The formula smelled funny and was watery. Back to Amazon it goes. I included a note in the packaging about this so it doesn't get thrown on a shelf and mailed out to someone else. I can't imagine where this old tube was hiding for them to pull it out, but the appearance alone of cruddy packaging should have been noticed before it was shipped out. As far as the REAL mascara goes... still love it. I'm not one to try and build up tarantula legs on my face, not sure this product will do that, but I have medium-long natural lashes and a couple quick swipes does the job. I don't have to touch my eyes for the rest of the day, removing it is as cinchy as they claim, and no racoon eyes or dusty little bits flaking off. From now on I'm going to go back and purchase from Blinc's own site. If someone not familiar with the product had received what I did they would have thought it was garbage, and rightly so. Additionally there is a high risk of infection when using old eye makeup. I'll wait the extra shipping time to be sure I get what I am paying for.

Oh my gosh, get it NOW!!! It's stunning, flawless. It stays on throughout the day, even if it gets wet. In order for it to come off after getting wet, you have to manually pull it off with a cloth or your clean fingers. AND when you DO pull it off, it comes off in these tube, string looking things. This mascara does NOT smudge at ALL, EVER. I reccommend the amplified over the original if you want your lashes to look thicker, but not clumpy. The original is I think a bit lighter and maybe runnier so it covers eye individual lash lightly, but you can still layer it. The amplified is not too much and not too little. I'm dirty blonde and I prefer the black, but if my hair was lighter (honey blonde, strawberry blonde, light blonde, or red headed) I would go for the brown if I wanted to look very natural. but like I said, this isn't too thick and it paints each individual eyelash without clumping, so even the black would probably look natural on you unless you have light blonde hair. The best part is it tubes around to the top, so those of us with light colored lashes no longer have to worry about that ugly two shaded lash look where its dark on the bottom and light on the top. Its just AMAZING stuff and I can't reccomend it enough. It lasts me a year, though I left one bottle in my hot car for too long and it dried. So definitely keep it out of the heat for long periods of time.

You just can't do better for mascara. NEVER runs, easy to get off when you want it off but not before.

I absolutely LOVE this mascara. I love everything about this mascara. It is definitely a staple product in my make up bag. It surrounds your eyelash with a tube of mascara. Goes on great and washes off by splashing water and gently rubbing your lashes...Voila! And down the drain it goes. No mess, no need to use a makeup remover. Its not water proof mascara. Give it a try! Love, love, love

Durable, smudge-proof mascara that lengthens l lashes that get lots of compliments! I wear contact lenses and tend to rub my eyes quite often so I needed a mascara that was smudge proof and showerproof. I never have mascara residue under my eyes now. It’s so easy to remove and never leaves that black smudge under your eyes because it’s tubed. So no need for excessive eye makeup creams and removal. Simply wash face thoroughly in warm water and the black tubes slide off. Packaging is simple and effective. Brush is easy to hold and comfortable to apply. Pros - Strong black colour - Lasts all day - Doesn’t smudge - Shower proof - 4 months plus use Cons - Flakes when near expiry but that’s how you know you need to replace it. For the price it’s well worth it given how much you save on eye make up remover products. I’ve worn this mascara for years and would never go back to mascara that isn’t tubed.

Pessimo

This product is amazing. I am 44 and I have never been able to wear mascara as I always get smudgy under eyes after an hour or two. No matter what product I have tried it has always led to the same result. But with this tube mascara it really does exactly what it is supposed too. I can wear it all day, even to the gym with no smudges - at most I might get a little flake of the product if I have rubbed my eye - but that just dusts off. I have also purchased the primer and that makes my lashes appear much longer than using the product alone. I do find that in application it can have a tendency to clump lashes together but im sure this is as much down to my technique - and I can fix it using an old clean wand - so long as im quick. I have also noticed that I have seem to manage to get it on my lids and under eye during application - but give it a few seconds to dry and it just comes off easily with a dry cotton bud. I am now a mascara wearer - even on my lower lashes - and its great!