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Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – Travel Size, Black, Vegan

Too Faced
3.6
Cult prestige volumizer with the iconic hourglass brush
$13.60 → As of Jul 13, 2026
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01 / Spec

Top features

EffectVolumizing & Lengthening
Brush Wand TypeHourglass brush
FormulaVegan

Too Faced Better Than Sex is a prestige volumizing and lengthening mascara with a signature hourglass brush designed to coat and separate lashes for dramatic false-lash effect. The vegan, cruelty-free formula delivers buildable volume and moderate length with smudge-proof wear lasting through most of the day. This travel size (0.17 fl oz) is ideal for testing or touch-ups. Best for: lash-builders who value brand heritage and don't mind mid-tier pricing for a cult-favorite wand. The formula sits between drugstore and ultra-luxury—solid performance, beloved by beauty editors and makeup communities, though some report occasional smudging on very oily lids by evening.

02 / Signals

Why it's hot

Iconic prestige volumizer with the hourglass brush that became a beauty standard.

  • Value for money 72
  • Review rating & velocity 83
  • Community sentiment 86
  • Brand reputation 100
  • Search heat 79
  • Est. return & defect rate 82
03 / Verdict

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Iconic hourglass brush for even coating
  • Buildable volume without clumping
  • Strong brand reputation in beauty circles
  • Vegan and cruelty-free formula
  • Decent smudge resistance
  • Travel size perfect for sampling

Cons

  • Prestige pricing ($13.60 for travel size)
  • Can smudge on very oily lids by midday
  • Dries out faster than some competitors
  • Requires careful application to avoid clumping
  • Harder to remove than non-waterproof formulas
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Closest rival Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara – Burgundy
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Length
Strong lash extension Dramatic false-lash extension Most length
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Smudge-proof with minor evening falloff Holds well through the day No smudging
Curl Hold
Excellent all-day hold Good lift with slight fade by evening
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