Mascara is an essential in my make-up bag. Unfortunately, I’m not someone who can get away with not wearing it. My lashes are quite fair, particularly at the roots, so if I’m not wearing mascara I feel like the rest of my make-up looks incomplete.
Recently I’ve struggled to find a mascara that doesn’t smudge off or require multiple top-ups throughout the day. I just want to apply my mascara in the morning before I leave and not have to think about it anymore. After trying tons of different ones I think I’ve finally found a winner and it’s Milani’s Highly Rate Lash Extensions tubing mascara, £14.50 here.
This mascara is a tubing mascara, which essentially means the formula of the product wraps around each lash with its tube-like polymers to maximise length and add definition. The benefit of a tubing mascara is that there is no flaking or smudging, the product really does stay on all day. Alongside this, when removing the mascara the tubes slip right off with some warm water.
I was pretty surprised I ended up liking this mascara as although I love adding volume and length, which this one definitely does, I often opt for a more natural-looking dark brown mascara. However, as soon as I applied this one I knew it was going to be my go-to product.
After one swipe I could already see a huge difference in my light lashes and it only took a few more sweeps to get every single lash. It gave me both volume and length, while also fanning out my lashes and covering up my ginger roots.
I am usually a fan of more expensive high-end mascaras as I find they are less prone to smudging, so I was pleasantly surprised with this Milani one as it is more affordable than some others.
I have been wearing this one as an everyday mascara recently, but if you prefer a more natural look this is definitely better suited to a more glam look or night-out. However, No 7’s tubing mascara, £13.50 here, is a great alternative and perfect for everyday wear. It easily glides on the lashes and requires no extra top-ups throughout the day.
Alongside this, Zoeva’s tubing mascara, £21 here, is great for giving the effect of a lash lift, only without the hefty price tag. This is also suitable for all types of lashes from curly and straight to sparse or fair.