Review: DiorShow Masacara

Price:

$31.00 CAD or $24.50 USD at Sephora

$31.00 CAD at Shoppers Drug Mart

Size: 0.38 oz

 

What it is:
A cult-followed mascara that leaves lashes ultra thick, long, and curled.

What it is formulated to do:
DiorShow Mascara is Dior's original, must-have mascara that delivers ultra-glam, catwalk-length lashes. Makeup artists all over the world use this product to create the longest, thickest, curviest lashes ever.

My Thoughts
First of all let me quickly tell you what I look for in my ideal mascara: I like to have a bold look, volume and length, and super black..but importantly it absolutely MUST be able to hold the curl in my straight lashes. I have found that waterproof mascaras are the best way to go for this. Also, I always curl first, apply mascara second.

The description of this mascara sounds like it would be absolutely perfect for me.  I have owned this two times: a couple years ago I received it as a Christmas gift and and liked it, but never felt the need to repurchase. Recently I received this as part of my Dior gratis at my previous job and was excited to give it another try. As much as I WANT to love this, it really doesn't give me what I need..

Pros:
DiorShow has an amazing wand, and the formula is super black and very buildable if you don't let it dry between coats.  You can definitely achieve a bold, dramatic lash look with this mascara.

Cons:
Where this mascara falls short for me is the dry formula and the fact that it weighs down my lashes to point where there become pin straight again.

Product Usage:
This is a very dry formula that tends to get very clumpy if it is not applied slowly from roots to tip.   It is also harder to remove than most non-waterproof mascaras

Packaging:
I love the thick, dense wand and the overall package is very classy looking.

Overall rating:
2/5 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Will I repurchase?
Well, I never actually purchased this in the first place and I'm very glad that I didn't spend my money on this!  I will absolutely not be repurchasing this. I can spend less than $10 at the drugstore on something that gives me everything I want in a mascara.