Beauty Rimmel Lash Accelerator vs Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
This is the classic drugstore versus prestige mascara battle. Rimmel Lash Accelerator takes on Too Faced Better Than Sex head to head.
| Factor | Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Volume M | Rimmel Wonder'Bond Bonding Serum Mascara |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Check price | Check price |
| Main effect | Length and volume | Intense volume |
| Brush | Precision volume brush | Hourglass brush |
| Best for | Daily affordable lashes | Dramatic luxury lashes |
| Wear | All day | All day |
| Value | Excellent | Good |
Our Verdict
Rimmel Lash Accelerator wins for budget-conscious buyers who want reliable daily lashes. Too Faced Better Than Sex wins for those who love the luxury experience and maximum drama. Performance is closer than the price gap suggests. Try Rimmel first, then decide if the prestige upgrade matters to you.
More Top Picks in This Category
Not sold on either of these two? Here are more bestselling options worth considering.
Best for: Bold, winged-out dramatic lashes on a budget.
Rimmel Scandaleyes Wow Wings Mascara, Extreme Black
- Winged-out volume effect
- Two-sided Winged brush
- Extreme Black pigment
- Bold dramatic lashes
Pros
- Dramatic winged look
- Fun innovative brush
- Great price
Cons
- Brush has learning curve
- Bold for daytime
- Can clump
Best for: Maximum volume with the famous primer-mascara combo.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara and Primer Travel Duo
- Iconic volumizing mascara
- Foreplay primer included
- Travel-friendly sizes
- Hourglass brush
Pros
- Primer boosts volume further
- Great gift set
- Try both for less
Cons
- Travel sizes run out
- Premium price
- Primer adds a step
Best for: A complete Too Faced eye look in travel sizes.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara and Eyeliner Travel Duo
- Better Than Sex mascara
- Matching eyeliner included
- Complete eye look kit
- Travel sizes
Pros
- Mascara plus liner in one
- Coordinated eye look
- Good value versus singles
Cons
- Small sizes
- Liner may not suit all
- Premium pricing
Rimmel Scandaleyes vs Too Faced Better Than Sex: Honest Trade Offs
Rimmel Scandaleyes Wow Wings and the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara plus primer travel duo compete for the dramatic eye buyer, but the trade offs go beyond price. The Too Faced duo includes a primer, which is a genuine advantage for thin or short lashes, since the primer builds a base that the mascara then amplifies; buyers with already full lashes may find the primer unnecessary and the duo overkill. The Rimmel Scandaleyes is the budget workhorse: strong volume and length in one step, no primer needed, but the formula can be wetter and needs the drying minute between coats. The hourglass brush shape on the Too Faced mascara grabs the inner and outer corners well, while the Scandaleyes brush focuses on winged out volume. Neither is waterproof in standard form, so both need the oily lid prep system for long days. The travel duo format is actually the smart way to test the Too Faced system, since full sizes of premium mascaras are a commitment and the primer question is personal. If you love the mascara but not the primer, buy the mascara alone next time; the duo is a discovery kit, not a forever bundle. For lashes, the honest test is the six hour mirror check, not the application wow. For buyers who want classic volume at a classic price, our Voluminous buyer guide covers the drugstore benchmark.
Lash Primer: When It Helps and When It Hurts
Lash primers are recommended generically, but the real guidance is conditional. Primers help when lashes are short, sparse, or straight, since the base coat adds visible thickness and grip for the mascara to build on. They hurt when the formula is wrong for your mascara type: some primers interfere with tubing mascara adhesion, breaking the smudge resistance that is the whole point of tubes. They also hurt when over applied, since a thick primer base plus a thick mascara equals clumps, not volume. The application rules are specific: one thin coat of primer, let it set for thirty seconds until tacky but not dry, then apply mascara immediately. Waiting too long lets the primer dry completely and the mascara sits on top rather than bonding. White primers need full mascara coverage, so check in daylight for white peeking through at the base. If a primer flakes by evening, the formula is incompatible with your mascara or your lids are too oily for the combination. The Too Faced primer in this duo is designed for its companion mascara, which is why duos exist; mixing random primers with random mascaras is where most primer disappointment comes from. For sensitive eyes that react to extra layers, our Clinique Rimel guide covers simpler routines with fewer products.
Lower Lashes: The Forgotten Half
No competitor compares lower lash mascaras head to head, yet lower lashes ruin more looks than upper lashes. The problems are specific: standard volumizing wands overload the small lower lashes, causing clumps and midday smudge under the eyes. The fixes are technique first. Wipe the wand nearly clean before touching lower lashes, use only the tip of the brush, and apply with a light hand in one pass. For very small lower lashes, skip mascara entirely and tightline the lower waterline instead, which defines without the smudge risk. Waterproof formulas outperform washable ones on lower lashes dramatically, since the under eye area is moist and mobile; if you buy one waterproof mascara, dedicate it to the lower lashes. Tubing mascaras are the other strong lower lash choice, since they do not flake into the under eye area. The fine brush mascaras marketed for lower lashes work, but technique with a wiped regular wand achieves the same result for most people. If under eye smudge persists despite waterproof lower lash mascara, the culprit is usually skincare migration: eye cream applied too heavily or too close to makeup time travels downward all day. Set the under eye area lightly with powder before mascara. For maximum drama up top with clean definition below, our Great Lash buyer guide covers a classic that handles both with the right technique.