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Too Faced · United States

Better Than Sex Mascara

Eyes & brows · Volumising mascara · Volume and curl

A volume-and-curl lash with an hourglass brush — lashes as the feature, the rest of the eye kept quiet.

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The desk verdict

A volume-and-curl mascara with an hourglass brush, curl-holding polymers and conditioning peptides, £28 for 8ml. Choose it for full, curled lashes; the waterproof version is separate.

Skip this if you want natural, separated length, or a mascara in more than two core shades.

The short version

The short version of this review

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara uses an hourglass-shaped brush with film-forming polymers to hold curl and peptides to condition lashes. It cost £28 for 8ml on Too Faced UK on 25 September 2026, in Black and Chocolate, with a separate waterproof version.

Product information reviewed 2026-09-25.

01 / The basics

What is Better Than Sex Mascara?

Too Faced UK describes an hourglass-shaped brush with film-forming polymers to hold curl and peptides to condition lashes, in Black and Chocolate at 8ml; the standard mascara is washable, with a separate waterproof version, and is ophthalmologist-tested.

Best for
Full, curled lashes from an hourglass brush

02 / Review

What is in Better Than Sex Mascara?

Better Than Sex pairs an hourglass-shaped brush with film-forming polymers designed to hold curl and peptides to condition lashes. The standard formula is washable; Too Faced sells a separate waterproof version.

Volume and curl descriptions are the brand’s; The Cast Index has not wear-tested it.

03 / Review

Who is Better Than Sex Mascara best for?

Anyone who wants lashes to be the main feature, with fullness and curl. Chocolate gives a softer outline than black.

04 / Review

What should you check before buying?

Choose washable or waterproof deliberately. Volume mascaras can look heavy on very fine lashes; build a second coat only after the first has set.

05 / How to use it

How should you use Better Than Sex Mascara?

  1. 01Wiggle the brush from the lash roots to the tips
  2. 02Build a second coat before the first dries if you want more volume
  3. 03Remove gently at night

06 / Quick facts

What should you know before choosing Better Than Sex Mascara?

  • —£28 for 8ml on Too Faced UK (25 September 2026); a travel size is sold
  • —Hourglass-shaped brush
  • —Film-forming polymers to hold curl; peptides and acacia extracts
  • —Black and Chocolate; waterproof version sold separately
  • —Ophthalmologist-tested and suitable for contact lens wearers, per the brand
  • —Vegan-friendly, per Boots

Further reading on The Cast Index

Facts on this page are drawn from the brand’s own product information and named, reputable press coverage, summarised in our own words. Inclusion in the Beauty Desk edit is editorial and independent of any commercial relationship. Last reviewed 2026-09-25. Corrections: desk@thecastindex.com.

FAQ

Better Than Sex Mascara, answered

What is Better Than Sex Mascara by Too Faced?

Better Than Sex Mascara is a volumising mascara from Too Faced, formulated for full, curled lashes from an hourglass brush. Too Faced UK describes an hourglass-shaped brush with film-forming polymers to hold curl and peptides to condition lashes, in Black and Chocolate at 8ml; the standard mascara is washable, with a separate waterproof version, and is ophthalmologist-tested.

Is Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara waterproof?

The standard version is washable. Too Faced sells a separate waterproof version.

What shades does Better Than Sex come in?

Too Faced UK lists Black and Chocolate; limited-edition colours appear at some retailers.

Is Better Than Sex Mascara vegan?

Boots describes it as vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. Check the current pack if vegan status matters to you.

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