Maybelline has reinvented one of its most popular mascaras with a tubing formula. The best-selling lash sensational sky high mascara now comes in a 'sky tubes' version, promising longer, lifted lashes with enhanced staying power and effortless removal. Unlike traditional mascaras that coat lashes in pigment, tubing formulas wrap each lash in lightweight, flexible tubes that resist smudging, flaking, and transfer. The tubes slide off easily with warm water, eliminating the need for harsh cleansers or rubbing—a boon for sensitive eyes.
How We Tested
Five IndyBest writers tested the mascara over a full day, assessing lift, length, staying power, and ease of removal across various lash types: short, straight, thick, and curly.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara
Lash effect: Lengthening and lifting. Vegan and cruelty-free: Vegan, but not cruelty-free. Brush type: Plastic 'pyramid-shaped' bristles with a sphere tip. Why we love it: Impressive lengthening with light grip, no smudging or flaking, faff-free removal with just water, doesn't weigh down lashes. Take note: Subtle rather than overt volume, non-curling.
Lucy Smith's Review: 5/5
For droopy lashes, the tubing formula prevented fibres from undoing the lift from my curler. It clung to the tips, adding half a millimetre of extra length—a stark difference. My lashes had been shedding after using a serum, and this mascara disguised that perfectly. I appreciated the inclusion of shea butter and castor oil for lash health. The plastic spoolie coated every hair easily, giving va-va-voom definition with density at the roots. Over-zealous application could lead to spidery lashes due to the paste-like consistency, but slow, steady work yields great results. Removal was shockingly simple: one warm water compress and two swipes of a flannel left lashes clean.
Daisy Lester's Review: 4.5/5
The tube version claims 24-hour smudge-proof wear and easy removal. The long, bristled brush captured every lash, lengthening them for a fluttery, doe-eyed look. The formula was a tiny bit clumpy, but the black pigment had impressive impact. Lashes felt soft after use, and coverage lasted all day. No irritation occurred, and removal was effortless.
Sabrina Sahota's Review: 4/5
The mascara gave some volume, making lashes look fuller, but there wasn't much lift after initial application. My thick lashes didn't get the curl I get with high-end mascaras. It dries down quickly, so it doesn't budge during the day. Removal with lukewarm water took a few swipes but was mostly easy.
Helen Wilson-Beevers's Review: 4/5
The grip felt light on lashes while pulling them upwards, creating a lifting and lengthening effect. This tubing mascara offered even, subtle volume without a spidery look. Application was easy and mess-free, with no residue or smudges. No irritation for my sensitive eyes. Removal with warm water and a cleansing cloth took a small amount of rubbing, but the flakes wiped away easily.
Niki Cottrell's Review: 5/5
Unlike many new mascaras, sky tubes didn't undo my curling. My lashes maintained their curled shape and seemed to double in length after one coat. However, volume wasn't massively different. Removal was initially tricky without warm water, but with it, four or five swipes removed everything easily.
Is Maybelline's New Tubing Mascara Worth It?
Absolutely. While it didn't boost volume for sparse lashes, its lift and definition were impressive. With warm-water removal mastered, it beats the original sky high mascara.
How We Tested the Maybelline Sky Tubes Mascara
We tested on five reviewers with different lash types, considering staying power, lift and length, volume and separation, layering, ease of removal, comfort, and application.
Why you can trust IndyBest reviews: Our testers include senior shopping writers with extensive makeup experience, a deputy editor who has tested numerous beauty products, a writer specializing in mature and dry skin, and a social media expert always on top of the latest trends.
