If you are an eye makeup savant, then you’re likely familiar withtubing mascara.

This revolutionary kind of mascara is designed to last longer and smudge a lot less than standard mascara.

But how is that even possible?

Woman removing eye makeup

Standard mascara is comprised of oils and waxes.

However, tubing mascara is made up of polymers instead.

Like any kind of makeup, tubing mascara does need to be removed before bed.

Mascara removal tutorial

Despite its smudge-free nature, it is actually not difficult to get it to come off.

All you need is the simple recipe of warm water and a cotton pad or washcloth to get started.

First, soak your chosen material (washcloth or cotton pad) in the proper water temperature.

Tartlette tubing mascara

Then, rub it on your lashes in a downward motion smoothly yet firmly, but not too rough.

You should them be able to remove the mascara without too much fuss.

In herremoval tutorial, she jokes that you could cry off your mascara because only water is needed.

In another video, shecompares two different kinds of tubing mascara.

One is from the makeup brand Tarte and the other is from Caliray.

TikToker @slashedbeautyposted a videodescribing three of the best tubing mascara options under $15.

Miranda says this product looked best and was easiest to take off.