Tartelette Tubing Mascara
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Tarte's Tartelette Tubing Mascara is a tubing formula that resists smudging, flaking, and running, making it ideal for sensitive eyes and easy removal. Abbey Yung (beauty content creator) notes the thick formula layers well for volume and length but can feel heavy and clumpy, and she prefers the original Tartelette. Several creators praise its gentle removal and lash health benefits, though removal may partially smear rather than tube off cleanly.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
Variant: XL
- “the Tarte XL tubing mascara is incredible for really extreme volume and length”47:15–47:20
- “this one is basically the same as Thrive, but it's a little easier to come by”47:20–47:26
- “this one is my favorite for dramatic lashes”47:30–47:35
- Source: Best makeup of 2025 awards - Jan 4, 2026
- “If you don't know what that is, it like comes off in pieces, so it doesn't like If you see someone who has like running mascara lines down their face when they cry, that is not a tubing mascara”5:52–5:58
- “It's just easier to like on your lashes. It's not as harsh”6:04–6:11
- “This is one of the only mascaras that I use anymore and I usually use this exact sale to stock up on them”6:17–6:22
- Source: Best Prime Day Beauty Deals You Haven't Seen Yet - Jun 24, 2026
- “The one I keep reaching for”
- “My mascara has never flaked, smudged, or run after doing all those things to it”24:01–24:08
- Source: Best beauty products for women over 50 (2025 edition) - Dec 18, 2025
- “I have gotten so into tubing mascara, cuz it just like comes off so easy”9:32–9:37
- “I also think it creates so much thickness”9:37–9:42
- Source: My 2025 Beauty Favorites - Jan 5, 2026
- “I am a tubing mascara devotee, especially the older I've gotten”5:15–5:21
- “I do not need any help with dark circles under my eyes from fallout from mascara”5:23–5:28
- “Tubing mascara literally forms tubes over your eyelashes and then they're resistant to water up to a certain point and it's also not going to smudge or flake or any of that stuff”5:35–5:42
- “I believe that it's also really good for eyelash health because you're not tugging and ripping at your eyelashes with an eye makeup remover”5:52–5:57
- “I can't tell you the last time I had to do this around my eyes. I'm talking years and years and I truly believe that not doing that to my eye area has contributed to my eye area looking a little bit better”6:02–6:09
- Source: Prime Day Beauty Part 2: Makeup, Hair & Fragrance Deals - Jun 24, 2026
MIXED / NEGATIVE
Variant: XL
- “The formula leans both wet and thick so it's definitely one that starts to feel a bit heavy when layered”4:36–4:41
- “The length is good and yes there's a ton of volume but the separation is not good”4:52–4:57
- “I think this just looks kind of short and clumpy”4:57–5:01
- “I think it actually stays in place pretty well but it's just that I don't like the way it looks”5:22–5:29
- “I would definitely pass on the Tartelette XL especially because I think that the original Tartelette mascara is significantly better”5:34–5:37
- Source: Best tubing mascara showdown: top 20 tested - Jul 24, 2024
- “This is a thicker formula that is not too dry and not too wet and it layers so so well”21:58–22:06
- “Lengths amazing, volume's amazing, and separation is amazing”22:06–22:11
- “The wear could definitely be better of course, I mean wear for all of these could be better, but I think comparatively it holds up really well”22:08–22:14
- “Removal for this one might be a deal breaker for some of you because it like partially tubes mostly smears off, but it still comes off super easily”22:16–22:22
- “This is without a doubt the best tubing mascara I have ever tried”22:37–22:44
- Source: Best tubing mascara showdown: top 20 tested - Jul 24, 2024
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4 / 5 from 6 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Features
- Easy to use (5) · Volumizing (4) · Lengthening (3) · Transfer-proof (3)
- ⚠ feels heavier than expected (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- mascara
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- shea butter, castor oil, carnauba wax
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