Customer Reviews

Dior DiorShow Iconic Mascara Noir

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

A co-worker of mine recommended this product not so long ago, so I decided to try it since it looked so great on her. I have always been on the hunt for next the best mascara, and I have tried a LOT of brands over the years including Lancome (Hypnose, Definicil, L'extreme) , Clinque, Cover Girl, Loreal, Maybelline, Revlon, etc...), but none blew me away. I really like Lancome's mascaras, however there is one problem, and it's same problem I have with all the other brands - SMUDGING. At the end of the day, my areas around my eyes get smudged and darkened and I HATE IT so much. Even when I don't rub my eyes all day, the mascara still gets smudged!

Well, this is where DIOR Iconic differentiates! It doesn't smudge at all unless you rub your eyes pretty hard. It still gives me the same effect as the other brands -- long, thick, no-clump, curvy lashes WITHOUT the smudging all day! I am Asian so I always need to curl my lashes for an extra lift no matter which brand I use. I find that if you warm up your curler before you use them, your curls will hold up longer and stronger. Sometimes I use the heat vent in my car or a hair dryer will do. It always works!

For me, this mascara was a huge letdown. Note: my eyelashes are thick, but could use a little extra volume and are on the medium-long side, just with very light tips.

I tried applying Iconic three different ways:

1. Straight away (no eyelash curling) since it's supposed to curl
2. Curled, minus lash primer
3. Curled plus lash primer

PROS:
-It stays on all day
-It doesn't smudge

CONS:
-It makes lashes feel gummy (primed and not)
-It does not lengthen whatsoever (even primed and curled)
-It's not a rich back (sadly, Loreal's black is blacker)
-The fact that it's supposed to lengthen/curl/volumize reminds me of a printer/fax/scanner i.e. it's a product that tries to do so many things, it falls flat in all areas

IMO, Iconic performed pathetically, given its price. Perhaps I got a bad tube, but I certainly won't buy another to find out.

I have tried tons and tons of mascara over the years (I'm 35). I gave this 4 stars for a couple of reasons. 1. I've only been using it about a week now. and 2. it did not blow me away.
That being said, it is a very nice mascara. I didn't notice that it really thickened much more than other mascara's I've used in the past. But I definitely feel like I can wear this with out using an eyelash curler. I feel like it does truly curl the lashes. I did notice that it lengthened nicely although not so dramatically so that I haven't found with other mascara's. It's light on the eyelashes and defined at the same time and has not clumped on me at all even when applying several coats of it. It definitely overall is a solid mascara and I would most likely buy it again once I'm done with this tube.
A little insight. I've used brand name high end mascara's as well as your average store mascara. I have found that time and again I always end up returning to L'oreals Lash Out Mascara that I used for years (we'll see if I do that this time as I'm really liking the Dior mascara). And there was a time when I combined using Great Lash (curved brush) with Lash Out and my friends would always comment on how long and thick my lashes looked. That was of course about 20 years ago and have not tried that combo since so I can't say for sure if it would work the same today. I do know for me that Great Lash never works for me on it's own. Doesn't do anything for my lashes.
Back to Dior Iconic. For the short time that I've used it, it has worked really well and I would definitely recommend it. Even at the price that it is, it's still worth it.

Very smudge proof, holds curl all day, makes my lashes much longer and curvier. Clump free and seperates. Doesn't get much better than this

I am often guilty of forgetting to splurge on myself from time to time. I tend to skimp on things such as lipstick and mascara. But after reading these reviews and taking a good long look at my almost nonexistent lashes, I felt it was high time to remedy the situation, and am I glad I did. Best. Mascara. EVER.

No smudges, no clumps, no lumps. Just gorgeous lashes out to THERE! Best investment I've made in myself in a long time.

I bought this mascara to have it applied for my engagement photos. The make-up artist wanted to put on false eye lashes. I first asked her to try this new mascara before we made that decision. She curled my eyelashes and applied one coat, she let that dry for approximately 5 minutes and then applied the second coat. OMG!! She was convinced! My fiancé was blown away! He has seen me with false lashes before and he hates them. He loved this look. It lengthenged and thickened my lashes in such a great way AND the look lasted all day until I washed it off! Now I am hooked: 1 coat for everyday wear and 2 coats for special occassions! I plan to wear it on my wedding day!!

I was using Dior Show for a while, and even wrote a review about it, but after trying Iconic, I think I like Iconic a little better. I have been using it for about 8 months now. It lengthens my lashes, curls and defines them. It doesn't clump as much as Dior Show Blackout because the brush is plastic. I apply mascara every day, and wash it off at night with warm water and Dove body soap. it doesn't run off or give me raccoon eyes. Never pump the mascara brush in and out of the bottle! This introduces air inside and dries out the mascara faster. Instead, just lift the wand out slightly and twirl it around inside the bottle. Also, what I do that I find helpful is that while I'm applying the mascara, I take a small piece of aluminum foil and cover the opening of the mascara bottle to help it not dry out. My lashes are long, but light, and this mascara makes them stand out. People have asked me several times if my lashes are fake.

I've tried every mascara out there, all the sephora favorites and many others and this is by the far the very best!! The mascara gives you the longest, thickest lashes I've ever seen from a mascara and all without a single clump. I dont wear fake eyelashes as often now with this mascara, It really is comparable to a more subtle faux lash. The only downside is that if you have oily eyelids and dont wear any shadow/primer to control it, you may get raccoon eyes after a few hours. But I almost always wear shadow so it's not much of a concern to me. Also, while they tell you to replace mascara every 3 months I never did, but with this one you have to. The brush is like a rubber/soft plastic one and not the usual kind, so the bristles will start to stick together after about 3 months. But I guess thats not so bad since after that long mascara is supposed to get germy and not as safe to use. bottom line... you have to try it, you'll love it!

Love, love, love this mascara! It makes my lashes look much thicker/fuller than they really are. It doesn't clump or flake. Perfection!

Absolutely the BEST mascara ever! I never wore mascara, except on special occasions, now i wear it every day! It doesn't give you 'raccoon eyes' if you don't take it off before bed and it looks very natural, but dramatic at the same time. I LOVE this mascara. It was worth every penny!!!