Product Reviews Rated 4.44 out of 5 stars
39 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review perfect, no complaints I am someone who experiences a lot of flaking and smudging with mascara.
This tubing formula is ideal for people who need long wear, with minimal flaking or smudging. I put this on at 6am, go to work, and sometimes don't take it off until 6-8pm or later. It stays put with minimal smudging and flaking. I say minimal because obviously there's going to be *some* breakdown after 12+ hours. Maybe 1 or 2 flakes, or a small smudge, but it's nothing like the raccoon eyes I get with regular mascara.
The effect of this mascara is dramatic and lengthening, and separating, and it doesn't take a whole lot to build, so it's fairly quick and easy to apply with hardly any fuss. When I put this mascara on my lashes, they look voluminous, long, and curled. For reference, my lashes are pretty regular (they aren't super short or long, and they're not super sparse or thick).
If Hourglass came out with a brown shade, I would only buy the Hourglass formula, but since they don't have a brown shade, I also like Thrive Causemetics' tubing mascara. In comparison, the Hourglass formula is a bit more dramatic and lengthening than Thrive's but they both still give me that long-lasting, reliable, hastle-free advantage.
I will not go back to regular mascara formulas; I'm sold on tubing formulas. To me, tubing formulas are the future, and I think they're a very innovative idea, considering all the cosmetics that we currently have on the market.
Most Helpful Critical Review Not worth the money This mascara is not horrible. I don't like that it flakes because then the flakes go in my eyes and that sucks . Another thing I don't like about it is that it does not hold a curl. It doesn't really lengthen or separate either. Its really good at just making your lashes look darker and clumping them together. I actually really love the wand it's the formula that isn't good, so I'll probably keep the brush and stick it in my Covergirl mascara. I was going to return it but as long as I'm not planning on wearing it for the full 12 hour shift I'll use it as a bottom lash mascara. I will not repurchase.
Reviewed by 39 customers surprisingly good 5
Mia from Austin
I wanted to try the tubing mascara so I got this. Now I find myself reaching for it instead of my benefits magnet and my Anastasia. It doesn't flake. How it comes off is so cool. You have to both wet it and rub between your fingers then it comes off with ease. It would be great for someone who doesn't wear other makeup because you don't need any products to remove it. I'm definitely buying more.
Flakes 3
Kandrews from Alabama
This mascara looks great on, but it flakes terribly. I've worn it twice now and both times it flaked terribly under my eyes.
Best I've ever used 5
Jacqueline from Roseville, CA
Separates lashes well and makes them look full and long. Doesn't smug or flake off during the day. Doesn't irritate eyes after long wear.
Best! 5
Canary from 48038
This is my favorite mascara! No smudging, no clumping, long and full. lashes! This is my favorite tubing mascara!
Best one yet!!! 5
Fabi from Houston, Tx
I've gone through SO MANY MASCARAS, from drugstore to high end and this one IS IT FOR ME. Well specifically lower lashes lol, I have super stubborn top lashes but this works beautifully on my lower lashes, doesn't transfer, no flakiness, I can go 12 hrs without raccoon eyes 👀 I'm on my 3rd tube and will continue to repurchase!!!!
ONLY mascara that actually doesn't smudge 5
Amelia from Phoenix
first off, EVERY mascara smudges on me. and i mean EVERY. heroine make long & curl, every benefit mascara, too faced better than sex, etc. etc. waterproof? meaningless. smudge-proof? not on me!
however, i had both this and the caution mascara recommended to me by an employee. it's expensive, but the return policy here is great so i bought this one. AND IT DOESN'T smudge. i can go a full day and have NOTHING under my eyes, when other mascaras leave me looking like a panda after the first blink. i have no idea HOW, but this magical formula truly works.
if you have smudging issues, i swear on everything i own that this works!
Beautiful 5
JPziak from Illinois
I received a free sample of this product for purchasing hourglass products. This mascara is beautiful as you would expect from the brand. Typical hourglass product in that it enhances in a very natural-looking way. It does lengthen and brighten lashes. Applies and washes easily. It doesn't kink or create a spider-leg effect. The lash look is very elegant, similar to benefit cosmetics 'they're real' mascara and find it to be a better quality in that it doesn't flake or clump. This is a great daytime mascara- for work or more conservative functions. If you want drama, go elsewhere.
Holy Grail 5
Andi from FL
This is my holy grail mascara! Lasted through a session of crying and still looked fabulous. Only mascara that doesn't smudge on my eyelids & it's super easy to remove too!
Longer and darker lashes 5
Tina from Green Bay, WI
Very happy with this mascara. I have very sensitive eyes and am not able to wear a lot of brands of mascara. This mascara does not bother my eyes, I get longer lashes and they are dark. I don't get any flaking and I love that it comes off with water and my normal cleanser. The lashes don't get as long as lashes that you would glue on but this mascara makes my lashes longer than any brand I have tried.
Just okay 2
Something Whitty from CT
Twice now it has gobbed up around the wand and become unusable.. When it works it's OK, the tubing is nice for easy make up removal but it gets all over my sink. Also if something rubs up against your eye later in the day all of your eyelashes stick together. Nothing special for the price.
best mascara by far 5
mo from louisiana
I have gone through so many mascaras and this one is my number one. my lashes are lengthened my eyes look more open it is nearly smudge proof ( only time it smeared was when I was in super humid hot weather outside running after a toddler) it removed with warm water ... I will never use another mascara
love!!!! 5
Morgan C from Texas
actually blown away by this mascara! amazing lift and volume. i'm amazed at how this keeps my lashes curled all day, something that used to only be achievable with waterproof formulas for my naturally straight lashes. love the super easy removal process- no makeup remover required!
Amazed!!! 5
shresjen from Sacramento, CA
This mascara gives that false lash look effect with its unique coating that has an absolutely amazing staying power until you wash your face even after 12 hours of long wear. Tried and tested!! I am blessed with short and thin eyelashes and this mascara curls and lengthens my lashes like magic!! Hands down my most fav high-end mascara so far. And oh, there is no single flaking throughout the day…. Can it get any better ?!!
Favorite Mascara 5
Egee from St. Louis
WOW I love this mascara so much. It truly lengthens my lashes so much. Even better though, this mascara is the only one I can find that doesn't rub off on my eyelids. It stays on amazingly. I also love that it comes off in little clumps in the shower or with makeup remover. Sounds weird, but it makes it much easier to get it all off at the end of the day instead of smudging everywhere. I finally understand why people stock up on a particular mascara in fear of it being discontinued!
I would buy this product again 5
Lori from Boca Raton
Excellent mascara!!! Lashes look incredible!!
At Last! 5
13bodies from Here
I didn't wear mascara for years because my kids are so oily I'd have panda eyes by noon. This mascara STAYS PUT. Worth every penny and then some
Finally a mascara for a very oily eyelid 5
Paty_SFL from Fort Lauderdale, FL
I've wasted so much money with waterproof mascaras. From drugstores to high end brands, they were all the same. My eyelids are extremely oily so I always get that raccoon eyes a few hours after applying the mascara. BUT NOT THIS ONE! I live in South Florida, where it is extremely hot, humid... and for the first time ever, I apply my mascara early in the morning and it actually lasts until the end of the day... around 12 -16 hours... I'm just so speechless that I finally got a mascara that works for me. And it gives my lashes a very nice length... I'm in love!
stays on my lashes all day! 4
katie from latham ny
its my first time buying but I plan to use all summer. its doesn't budge even when sweating. no make up remover required. I just rub it off in my warm shower. gives good length. wish it gave more volume but still so worth it!
Best mascara ever! 5
Jen M from Tinley Park
My new mascara for sure! Love everything about it. Makes my lashes very long and separated without using a lot of product. Washes off with warm water. Stays on all day too.
Long lasting but lashes not as long as I would like 4
Laura from Atlanta, GA
This mascara lasts through my 18 hr day without flaking or smudging. That is amazing! I just wish is gave me nice long lashes for that long day. My search for the perfect mascara continues.
Really does lengthen, but stings 3
Modern Xena from Texas
It does as advertised - my lashes were much longer and defined, and it even curled the lashes (I didn't use a curler before application). That said, it stung my eyes. I do have sensitive eyes, so it's likely not an issue for many people, but I did want to mention it for my fellow sensitive-eyed people.
Great mascara, terrible tube 1
Ellie K from Minneapolis, MN
I really enjoyed using this mascara for a while. It beautifully lengthens and doesn't clump. HOWEVER one day the 'leak stopper' up and quit working and now the entire wand comes out so thickly coated in mascara I can't even see the bristles. It's a total mess! I'm so disappointed because I really liked this mascara.
I am a mascara connoisseur and have many luxury brands 5
Tamma from Turners Falls Massachusetts
I use this mascara in the morning and it lasts all day without flaking.
perfect, no complaints 5
Katie from Texas
I am someone who experiences a lot of flaking and smudging with mascara.
This tubing formula is ideal for people who need long wear, with minimal flaking or smudging. I put this on at 6am, go to work, and sometimes don't take it off until 6-8pm or later. It stays put with minimal smudging and flaking. I say minimal because obviously there's going to be *some* breakdown after 12+ hours. Maybe 1 or 2 flakes, or a small smudge, but it's nothing like the raccoon eyes I get with regular mascara.
The effect of this mascara is dramatic and lengthening, and separating, and it doesn't take a whole lot to build, so it's fairly quick and easy to apply with hardly any fuss. When I put this mascara on my lashes, they look voluminous, long, and curled. For reference, my lashes are pretty regular (they aren't super short or long, and they're not super sparse or thick).
If Hourglass came out with a brown shade, I would only buy the Hourglass formula, but since they don't have a brown shade, I also like Thrive Causemetics' tubing mascara. In comparison, the Hourglass formula is a bit more dramatic and lengthening than Thrive's but they both still give me that long-lasting, reliable, hastle-free advantage.
I will not go back to regular mascara formulas; I'm sold on tubing formulas. To me, tubing formulas are the future, and I think they're a very innovative idea, considering all the cosmetics that we currently have on the market.
I would definitely buy again. 5
Deb from Paducah, Ky
Definitely made my lashes stand out. More length, curl and very black. Thanks Ulta for getting this product!!