Removing tubing mascara

The photos I took earlier were with Clinique High Impact curling mascara-a tubing mascara.  I thought it would be a good idea to go post about how I remove it.  I hated it the first time I used it because I couldn't get it off and had the same experience previously with L'Oreal Double Extend mascara.  I tried my usual eye makeup remover and scrubbed and scrubbed to try to get it off.  I was freaked out when I saw black clumps on the cotton pad thinking I was dragging out lashes but then realised it was the mascara itself!  I did drag out a few lashes the first few times too though.

A bit of research showed that these mascara types should dissolve in water and wash off easily.   They do come off with a bit of soaking (like putting a damp cloth over your eyes for a few seconds) and then trying to slide the mascara off.  My new favourite way is actually to remove in the shower.  I stick my face under the water and gently rub my lashes between my fingers.  The pressure of the water and gently easing the mascara off works a treat with no panda eyes :-)

I'm really glad I've eventually figured this out because I like the effect of the curling mascara and tubing types in general.  They really help to curl and lengthen-the Clinique one is the one I've used mostly and stays put all day long without losing its curl.  I must give the L'Oreal one another try now that I've found the secret.