Trying out a few mascaras that friends & family passed along to me recently and giving you my honest thoughts! đ⨠I tested EstĂŠe Lauder Sumptuous Extreme, Avon At First Lash, and Benefit Theyâre Real. Hereâs the quick breakdown: ⢠EstĂŠe Lauder Sumptuous Extreme â I had to build this up with a lot of layers before it looked the way I like. It eventually looked okay, but it took more work than I want from a mascara. ⢠Avon At First Lash â This one actually looked pretty good right after applying, but I noticed some smudging later on. ⢠Benefit Theyâre Real â Probably the best of the three I tried, but I still had some smudging throughout the day. After testing these, I realized something important⌠Iâm officially a tubing mascara girl. None of these were tubing formulas, and I just donât think I can go back. Once youâre used to no flakes, no raccoon eyes, and easy removal, itâs hard to settle for anything else. đ If youâre like me and want length, zero smudging, and easy removal, these are the mascaras I actually recommend: ⨠Thrive Liquid Lash⢠Extensions Tubing Mascaraâ¨â˘ Instantly creates the look of lash extensionsâ¨â˘ Dramatically lengthens every lashâ¨â˘ Flake-free, sweat-proof & water-resistantâ¨â˘ Great for sensitive eyes & contact lens wearersâ¨â˘ Removes easily with just warm water (no makeup remover needed) ⨠Chanel Inimitable ExtrĂŞme Mascaraâ¨â˘ Gives volume, length, curl & separationâ¨â˘ Smudge-resistant formula that holds up to heat & humidityâ¨â˘ Mineral powder microbeads help create a multidimensional lash lookâ¨â˘ Enriched with vitamin Eâ¨â˘ Ophthalmologist tested & contact-lens friendlyâ¨â˘ Rinses off easily with warm water ⨠Trish McEvoy Womenâs Lash Curling Tubular Mascara ⢠A cult-favorite tubing mascara that wraps each lash in water-resistant âtubesâ ⢠Helps prevent tear tracks, raccoon eyes, and streaky removal Moral of the story: sometimes trying new products just reminds you why you love your tried-and-true favorites. đ If youâre a tubing mascara fan, you already know the difference. If you havenât tried one yet⌠it might change your mascara life. LTKBeauty LTKgrwm LTKselfcare