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Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara vs Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara

L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara edges out Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara, 8.1 to 7.6. It wins on shade range, value and community love, while the Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara is stronger on performance.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara

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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
8.1Great
7.6Good
Payoff & performance30% of score
8.3
8.4
Wear time15% of score
7.9
7.9
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
6.8
6.4
Value20% of score
8.8
6.6
Community love20% of score
8.4
8.3
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$13.99/ 0.28 fl oz / 8.3 mlDrugstore
$29.00/ 0.27 oz / 8.0 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
$49.85 / oz
$107.20 / oz
What it does
  • Lash volume
  • Lash length
  • Long-wear
  • Buildable
  • Lash volume
  • Lash length
  • Buildable
Made for
All skin types
All skin types
Key ingredients
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Format
Mascara
Mascara
Texture
Brand describes a washable, feathery-soft formula infused with floral oil, applied with an ultra-soft wavy brush of 200+ bristles
Brand describes an intensely black volumizing formula with film-forming polymers applied with an hourglass-shaped brush
ShadesMore wins
5
3
Fragrance-free
Yes
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Claims
Fragrance-free, Ophthalmologist-tested
Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Ophthalmologist-tested
Brand origin
🇫🇷 French pharmacy
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Drugstore shoppers wanting dramatic, fluffy volume
  • • Sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
  • • Anyone looking for a lower-cost alternative to prestige volumizers
  • • 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
  • Soft 200+ bristle brush builds full, feathery volume
  • Fragrance-free and ophthalmologist-tested for sensitive eyes
  • Washable formula removes with soap and water or micellar water
  • 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 black and brown shades
  • Some long-time users report recent tubes drying out, clumping or flaking sooner
  • $29 is steep next to drugstore mascaras often compared to it
  • Some users say it dries out quickly once opened

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara or Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara?

L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara edges out Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara, 8.1 to 7.6. It wins on shade range, value and community love, while the Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara is stronger on performance.

Which is better value?

L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara works out to about $49.85 / oz and Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara to about $107.20 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon 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.