blincAmplified Tubing Mascara – Soft-Glam Volume & Definition, Longwear, Smudge & Flake Proof, Natural Bamboo Blend, Sensitive Eyes Safe, Washable

Applies smoothly without clumping, stays on even through heavy perspiration and is easily removed without harsh makeup remover or rubbing. If some does rub off, it doesn't cause black smudges - it comes off in tubes so it looks like an eyelash fell off instead and is easily brushed away.

This mascara is the best! It does not run, makes your lashes look fabulous, and comes off super easily in the shower. This has been my go-to mascera for the last 2 years!

*This is a review of what was shipped to me, NOT of the product itself*I've been using this mascara since it was first called Kiss Me and imported from Japan, so for over 15 years. It's the only mascara I use. I certainly know all of the versions/packaging/appearances that have come out over the years. The CURRENT version should be a tube that is sealed full length with the perforations to peel and open. This sealed tube arrives inside a screw top aluminum cylinder. What I received was an unsealed tube in a small, worn, bent up cardboard box instead of the aluminum tube. Blinc has not distributed the mascara in the box in YEARS. For a second I thought maybe they were going back to the box, but I inspected the mascara itself (unsealed) and I believe not only was it old but that it had been used. The formula smelled funny and was watery. Back to Amazon it goes. I included a note in the packaging about this so it doesn't get thrown on a shelf and mailed out to someone else. I can't imagine where this old tube was hiding for them to pull it out, but the appearance alone of cruddy packaging should have been noticed before it was shipped out.As far as the REAL mascara goes... still love it. I'm not one to try and build up tarantula legs on my face, not sure this product will do that, but I have medium-long natural lashes and a couple quick swipes does the job. I don't have to touch my eyes for the rest of the day, removing it is as cinchy as they claim, and no racoon eyes or dusty little bits flaking off. From now on I'm going to go back and purchase from Blinc's own site. If someone not familiar with the product had received what I did they would have thought it was garbage, and rightly so. Additionally there is a high risk of infection when using old eye makeup. I'll wait the extra shipping time to be sure I get what I am paying for.

I've used tubing mascara for many years. I hate raccoon eyes, and removing waterproof mascara is a true pain; I can never get it all off and no matter which remover I used, I ended up with irritated eyelids.Tubing mascara has a tendency to dry out faster than regular mascaras, at least in those I've used. I've used the iconic Loreal Double Extend Tubing mascara, No. 7, NYX, and Elf. All will dry out quickly. All clumped to a certain extent, and all flaked a bit.I want a tubing mascara that flows on, doesn't start to dry out after the third use, and doesn't flake. It may be the native formulation of tubing mascara that it starts to dry out quickly; I'll accept it. But, I really dislike flaking.I've just received the Blinc, who BTW, pioneered tubing technology. This is day 5 of use. By day 5, the other tubing mascaras started drying out slightly. So far, Blinc has not. That's a huge plus since the little clumps are caused by drying out. So far, so good.I'm 62 1/2 years old. My eyelashes are blond to begin with, but they aren't replaced as quickly as they fall out as you age. My lashes used to touch my eyelids (a pain in the arse, because they always left mascara on my eyelids). They're sparse compared to my youth. Without mascara, they're invisible. I need a mascara that will add volume as well as length. So, I chose this formulation of Blinc.What you see in the photo, is 1 coat of Blinc on my upper lashes, and a very light, quick, swipe, of the tip of the applicator, on my bottom lashes. I have a very minimal underlining of shadow under my lower lashes, and no eyelining or shadow lining on my upper lashes. This is my daily makeup routine. It's a minimal look with just enough makeup to make my eyes show up.The Blinc goes on smoother than any tubing mascara I've tried. It certainly lasts, although like other tubing mascaras, if I get wet and it's warm, the tube will come off. Expect this with all tubing mascaras; they're formulated to be removed with warm water. The tubes started coming off when I wash and sealed the clear coat on my brand new car, in 82° heat. I was sweating, and it started sprinkling. So, warm + water = removal! I'm not docking stars for this. It's what we all want, albeit preferably in the shower.I've not noticed any increase in clumps since opening the tube. So far, it's not starting to dry out. By this time, even though I'm always careful about replacing the wand and closing the tube very quickly, I've noticed the beginning of drying out in the other brands I've tried.The only thing I've noticed is a small amount of flaking. While I really dislike flaking, especially while I wear contact lenses, so far Blinc has the least amount. It's probably in direct proportion to the dryness of the formula. I'll update if this changes.Compared with the other tubing mascaras I've tried, Blinc is far superior. It earns a 4 1/2 star rating (docking 1/2 for minimal flaking). I'll round up to 5 stars.UPDATE: Well, I've just written the initial review and I'm updating to a full 5 stars. I've been dragging 20, 40 lb bags of soil in and out of the cat, then blocking out the place for my eventual garage. I'm hot, tired, and sweating a ton. It's good and warm outside. Note that the Blinc, which I applied 5 hours ago, hasn't budged. There are no tunes laying on my face, nor is it flaking. I honestly didn't expect this. I would have tubes all round my eyes from the other mascaras.This is a definite keeper.