Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Review

I received a mini of this in one of my quarterly Mecca Maxima sample boxes. I was very excited to try it out because of all the hype this product has. On the cardboard outer of the mascara it talks about stats around the volume and length that it gives - hence the high expectations. I love the packaging of both sizes of this mascara, the sleek metal barrel with a lovely pink hue also has the name 'Better Than Sex' down the side. The wand is quite large and has an hourglass shape, I don't mind how big it is, although I have gotten myself in the eye like twice now which isn't fun.

The formula itself is consistent and I am a fan. It does take a little bit to dry but I usually do my hair between coats. On a day to day basis I apply one coat, with a second coat on the outer of my lashes. It lasts a long time but I do find some fallout later in the day.

I am now onto my full sized version because I am a fan, but would be open to trying new mascaras. I think this is a good buy - but I'm not sure it lives up to all the hype it has going for it?

A friend recommended this to me when I said I was going to get some new mascara, so I picked up a mini. It's fine enough - I really like the brush, and it applies nicely. I don't have issues that other people seem to suggest where they end up with mascara on their eyelids.

I do find it smears during the day, and I often end up with mascara smudged under my eyes. I haven't had this issue with any other mascaras and I don't rub my eyes, so I have no idea how this happens.

It's a pity because if it didn't smear, I could forgive the price as it applies really smoothly and makes my lashes look amazing.

I have had this both in a mini and a full mascara. I didn't like the mini but I quite liked the full product. It definitely gives volume to the lashes but can be a little clumpy. This doesn't bother me but I know it bothers many people. It also has a large hourglass wand which may annoy some people. I do like the packaging and enjoy their special limited edition packaging at Xmas etc. Although I do like this mascara I find it very similar to the CoverGirl exhibitionist which is cheaper. I also recommend the Essence Lash Princess for a good cheap alternative

I loved this mascara upon first application. The packaging is cute and simple, the brush is an hourglass shape and quite large and fluffy. The formula is on the drier side which I prefer. It applies easily and gives beautiful dramatic lashes without clumps. The first layer looks nice and defined and fairly natural but once you apply a second layer your lashes are transformed into gorgeous bold feathery wonders. I was in love, but then...it smudged. I do tend to have trouble with smudging because I have oily skin. I loved this so much i tried so many "hacks" to try stop it smudging and they were all unsuccessful sadly. If you don't normally have an issue with smudging this might be perfect for you but for me it just made me look like a sad panda by the end of the day.

I'd heard about this mascara from friends and it definitely lives up to the hype. I've been asked many times if my lashes are real. I do have really long lashes and found that sometimes there was some fallout, but I've since switched to the waterproof version (which stays on forever unless you use a good remover!). They definitely make my lashes look fuller and longer.

The mascara comes in a large size tube, making it easy to hold and find in my make up bag. The wand is long and the applicator takes on and holds quite a bit of mascara. I love how I could take my time to apply the mascara to my eye lashes as some mascaras start to dry really quickly on the wand.

I loved how dramatic and full it made my lashes, as my lashes need more oomph rather than length, and it definitely delivers!

The downside for me, is that mascara rubs off on my cheeks. I have very small almond shaped eyes with high cheeks, and when I smile, my cheeks rub up to my lashes, beauty problems!! I don't mind the occasional smudge say on a hot day, but this would happen all day long. I even made sure to not let my cheeks squeeze my eyes until they dried :( I switched to the waterproof formula but it did the same thing, though a bit less. So the waterproof one is is my current go to when I want a dramatic lash but also have access to a mirror often and can touch up.

This is one of the very few non waterproof mascaras that I can wear with my watery eyes (without it sliding all over my face). It has a natural bristled brush which I really do believe results in the most natural fluffy lashes. However this is quite a wet mascara and I really have to scrape quite a bit of product off the brush before going into apply or else my lashes result in a clumpy mess. I’ve used a couple tubes of this and definitely love how it makes my lashes look with a bit of work- it just would be nice if it wasn’t quite so high maintenance to apply.

Don't get me wrong - I think this mascara is great. I've bought it four times. After a month or so of using it, I find it gets really clumpy. It doesn't smell bad or seem like it needs replacing. There's plenty of product on the brush so it's not drying out. I just tend to wipe the worst off with a tissue and then apply. I still wear it every day, I still like it, It's just not a five star mascara for me.