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Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara vs Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara edges out Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara, 8.2 to 7.6. It wins on wear time, shade range and value.

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What each one does.

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing 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
8.2Great
7.6Good
Payoff & performance30% of score
8.4
8.4
Wear time15% of score
8.5
7.9
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
8.2
6.4
Value20% of score
7.2
6.6
Community love20% of score
8.6
8.3
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$26.00/ 0.38 oz / 10.7 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
  • Lash length
  • Curl hold
  • Lash volume
  • Long-wear
  • Lash volume
  • Lash length
  • Buildable
Made for
All skin types, Sensitive skin, Oily skin
All skin types
Format
Mascara
Mascara
Texture
Brand describes a firm-hold tubing formula that wraps each lash in lightweight, water-resistant tubes
Brand describes an intensely black volumizing formula with film-forming polymers applied with an hourglass-shaped brush
ShadesMore wins
8
3
Fragrance-free
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Claims
Leaping Bunny certified, Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Vegan, Dermatologist-tested, Ophthalmologist-tested, Paraben-free, Sulfate-free
Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Ophthalmologist-tested
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Straight or short lashes that need length without smudging
  • • Oily lids or watery eyes that break down regular mascara
  • • Anyone who wants mascara that comes off with warm water
  • • 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
  • Tubing film that users say doesn't smudge and rinses off with warm water
  • Lengthens and holds curl on straight lashes, according to repeat buyers
  • Eight shades, including brown-black, charcoal grey, navy, green and purple
  • 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
  • Dries fast, so users warn a second coat can clump
  • A few users say it pulls lashes straight or has started flaking
  • $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, Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara or Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara?

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara edges out Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara, 8.2 to 7.6. It wins on wear time, shade range and value.

Which costs less?

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara 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.