If you have run out of makeup remover, that is no problem — it's not needed when removing tubing mascara. One handy characteristic of tubing mascara — and one of the reasons that it is not as easy to smear as regular mascara — is that it is resistant to cold water. However, tubing mascara does not withstand warm water, which is precisely how you can remove it from your eyelashes. 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. 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 fact, it'll come off your eyelashes in tiny, cylindrical clumps — offering you a peek at the infamous "tubes" themselves.