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.

After purchasing this I wasnt sure what to expect but I like it more than any other mascaras ive tried, it makes my lashes fuller and longer but it made them a tad clumpy which was sad but all in all a good mascara, just need to know how to apply the thick consistency.

As much as I try to avoid hype, the many good things I had heard about this pushed me to buy a duo pack from Macy's when I was in LA a few weeks ago. The duo pack came with a travel and full size and this review is on the travel size.

Aside from the name (which I think is hilarious), the packaging is something I really like. It looks and feels luxe with a rose gold kind of tube. Both the travel and full size feel quite weighty and like they are made from metal as opposed to plastic.

The brush is the real star here - it's totally unique. It is difficult to describe and is probably best Googled, but it looks scary. It is rather spikey which is a bit confronting but it works its way between your lashes to ensure an even coat.

I find that this creates a lot of volume in my lashes as well as length, but it doesn't really hold a curl. Even if I curl my lashes prior to using it, this formula doesn't really hold my lashes up. I wish it would as curled lashes are something I look to achieve in a mascara, as opposed to length or volume. However, if these are things you do want in your mascara then this might be one you'll like.

The formula is super black and pigmented, has no scent and doesn't feel overly wet. It dries fairly quickly but it (sadly), flakes on me :( this is the only downfall of this mascara aside from it not holding a curl. Unfortunately the fact that it flakes means I won't purchase it again. I'm hoping it is just the travel sized one I have that flakes, and not the full sized - as I do really like this mascara! Idomakeup on here suggested I use it for my top lashes only but I have found that even using it just on those it is flaking.

Aside from that, it is easy to remove and it makes my lashes look thicker and longer. Given the flaking issue and the fact that it doesn't hold a curl in my lashes, I won't be paying what the rrp in NZ is.

I received this mascara in a sample size through my Mecca Beauty Loop box and I was excited as I have been dying to try it as everyone raves about it. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. I found that some days it would clump really bad when I applied it and other days it wouldn't which I found odd. On the days that it didn't clump, I loved how it looked on my lashes but found it was quite flaky and by the end of the day I was left with black flakes on my cheeks which is not cute! I am unsure if I just received a bad batch as it was only sample size and I would look at possibly trying it again to see if it improves as I do love the way it looks once applied!

I find this mascara a bit overrated. I had heard a lot of good things about this mascara and all the hype about it which is why I bought this product. However for the price you pay I would rather use my maybelline mascara.

I like the shape of the brush which is an hourglass type shape that is thinner in the middle and curved inwards. The packaging is a very cute dusty pink.

I find that this mascara clumps a little bit sometimes and doesn't separate my lashes nicely. It gives your lashes a nice dark black tiny but it doesn't volumise or lengthen my lashes as much as I would like, even with curling my lashes before hand.

Overall this mascara is just ok but I don't think I would purchase it again. Two coats of my maybelline mascara can give me the same effect for half the price of this mascara.