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Brow Wiz vs Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz edges out Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara, 8.0 to 7.6. It wins on performance, shade range and value, while the Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara is stronger on wear time.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

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Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
8.0Great
7.6Good
Payoff & performance30% of score
8.6
8.4
Wear time15% of score
7.6
7.9
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
8.1
6.4
Value20% of score
6.9
6.6
Community love20% of score
8.6
8.3
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$26.00/ 0.003 oz / 0.085 gMid-range
$29.00/ 0.27 oz / 8.0 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
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$107.20 / oz
What it does
  • Brow definition
  • Natural
  • Buildable
  • Lash volume
  • Lash length
  • Buildable
Made for
All skin types, Dry skin
All skin types
Key ingredients
Format
Brow
Mascara
Texture
Dry wax formula blended with pigment in an ultra-slim retractable pencil with a 1 mm tip
Brand describes an intensely black volumizing formula with film-forming polymers applied with an hourglass-shaped brush
Finish
Natural
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Coverage
Buildable
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ShadesMore wins
11
3
Fragrance-free
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Claims
Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Vegan
Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Ophthalmologist-tested
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Filling sparse brows with natural-looking hair strokes
  • • Precise outlining and detailing of the brow tail
  • • Grey or ashy brows, using the Granite shade
  • • Anyone wanting dramatic, false-lash-style volume from a prestige mascara
  • • Lashes that need help holding a curl
  • • Gift buyers looking for a widely recognized best-seller
Strengths
  • Ultra-fine 1 mm tip designed for hair-like strokes
  • Eleven shades including Granite for grey brows
  • Built-in spoolie for blending
  • Hourglass brush builds noticeable volume and length in one or two coats
  • PureWow's reviewer reports it lifts lashes without needing a lash curler
  • Ophthalmologist tested and suitable for contact lens wearers per the brand
Watch-outs
  • Only 0.003 oz of product for $26
  • No waterproof claim; the brand recommends setting it with a brow gel
  • $29 is steep next to drugstore mascaras often compared to it
  • Some users say it dries out quickly once opened
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FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Brow Wiz or Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara?

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz edges out Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara, 8.0 to 7.6. It wins on performance, shade range and value, while the Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara is stronger on wear time.

Which costs less?

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz typically sells for about $26.00 and Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara for about $29.00, based on retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (payoff & performance, wear time, shade range & inclusivity, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.