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It's rare that I say I can't live without a beauty product. (And yes, I know that realistically I could live without any of ‘em — but what about my quality of life?) That said, for me, tubing mascara is a irreplaceable, panic-when-you-run-out essential.

If you already know what tubing mascara is, feel free to skim the next two paragraphs (and skip directly to a review of one of the best formulas I've ever tried), but if not, please, allow us to explain: Unlike conventional, wax-based mascaras, tubing versions contain polymers that wrap around the lashes so they don't smudge or flake during the day, cosmetic chemist Ginger King previously told Allure. It's because of this that you only need warm water to remove them; add some gentle pressure and you'll notice those tiny "tubes" slide right off.

So for folks like myself with hooded eyelids (which means my lashes graze my lids, leading to smudging) or sensitive eyes (remember what we said about there being no rubbing or multi-step removal required?), tubing mascaras are the answer to a prayer. But since life is all about give and take, most tubing mascaras don't impart the same super-dramatic (read: volumizing and lengthening) effects you might get from traditional formulas.

Perhaps you can guess where I'm going with this: Blinc UltraVolume Tubing Mascara proves you can have it all. After "decades" of development, "the major breakthrough came with a combination of new ingredients — including polymers — and innovative manufacturing processes," says Lewis Farsedakis, the founder and CEO of Blinc. 

The writer wearing Blinc UltraVolume Tubing Mascara.

It's no wonder the brand isn't about to spill the secret sauce, as this mascara is truly one-of-a-kind. For years, I'd resigned myself to a more low-key look by virtue of the fact that that's what most tubing mascaras could offer. But in a single coat, this stuff gives length and volume I could perviously only achieve by curling my lashes and applying several layers of conventional mascara (and crossing my fingers it wouldn't smudge). 

I will say you might not love it if you're into a super-separated, natural lash look — but if you're going for drama (or just want to look more wide-eyed and awake), this tube delivers.

Senior Commerce Writer Sarah Han wearing Blinc UltraVolume Tubing Mascara.

In fact, after an impassioned Slack conversation with my colleague and fellow tubing mascara advocate Sarah Han (who, like me, has tried them all), I even feel even more confident in saying this is one of the best tubing formulas out there. Here's to never having to compromise.

The Blinc UltraVolume Tubing Mascara is available now for $26 on blincinc.com and will be available on sephora.com on March 23.

Blinc UltraVolume Tubing Mascara

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