tartelette™ XL tubing mascara

Tarte tartelette™ XL Tubing Mascara takes the tubing idea and aims it at length. The tubes that wrap around each lash are built to extend it, giving what Tarte describes as a lash-extension effect, and the formula is quoted as flake-free and smudge-proof for 24 hours. Warm water takes it off.

What it actually does

• Stretches the lash visually. Tarte credits an XL peptide blend with extra length, lift and pigment, and frames the result as a lash extension effect.
• Curls and lifts. The brand classes the formulation as curling and lengthening, and lists it as long-wearing.
• Conditions the lash underneath. A TLC Complex of niacinamide, biotin and panthenol is said to leave lashes looking thicker, longer and better conditioned; shea butter moisturises.
• Removal is the selling point. No stubborn scrubbing — the tubes roll away under warm water, which Tarte links to healthier-looking lashes with no harsh tugging or smudge.
• Cruelty-free, with a long exclusion list. Free of formaldehydes and formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, hydroquinone, SLS and SLES sulfates, triclocarban and triclosan.

Tested results

From a clinical study of 33 subjects, Tarte reports 24-hour long wear that is smudge-proof and flake-free. In a separate consumer panel of 32 subjects, the brand reports that 100% agreed it made their lashes feel nourished and 100% agreed it would replace their current mascara. Brand-reported, self-assessed data — individual results vary.

How to use

1. Set the wand right down at the base of the lashes.
2. Wiggle the brush through from the roots out to the ends.
3. Add more coats while the lashes are still wet if you want more length.
4. Take it off with warm water and let the tubes lift away.

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