From the name alone, I was expecting a mahoosive brush on the new Diorshow Pump’n’Volume Mascara wand. Usually, brands need to lock down the massive message with a biiiiiiiiig brush which implies biiiiiiiig lashes, but while it’s by no means slender, it’s not the big wafty thing I thought it would be.
The brush itself has both a rigid wand and flexible spikes so combing through is a breeze, although can I just point out that unless you have both long and luxurious lashes, ‘combing’ doesn’t really apply. For us mere mortals with average lashes, it’s much more of a wipe on than a comb through. However, this formula doesn’t go rock hard particularly on the lashes and I definitely like it for that. The biggest switch up is in the tube – it’s squeezy. So, if you want to apply more mascara for major lashage then you can give it a pinch and the wand comes out full of mascara. If you prefer to build gently or just do a quick one-coat, don’t squeeze. Squeeze or don’t squeeze – it’s not often you get to say that about mascara! I can’t stop thinking of the ad that had the tag-line, ‘squeeze me, I’m yours’.. does anyone remember what it was for?
At the same time as the new Mascara, Dior is launching three new khols – nude, white and black, and some new 5 Couleurs Palettes which I will get swatched up over the weekend. The main event, however, is the mascara.
Anyway, the Diorshow Pump’n’Volume Mascara launches in May for (hold your breath), £25.50. Yikes. I did find it volumizing and it’s very black which is perfect, but personally, I’m unlikely to do the big squeeze for anything other than testing purposes!
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What’s it like in comparison to Dior Estate and the current Diorshow mascaras?
Extase that should say
I think it gives a thicker lash line.. I haven’t taken it to more than two coats, and one coat was plenty really.
Hi, Would you be able to recommend a fast-drying mascara? I have very spindly and sparse straight lashes, which I curl and then put mascara on…only if the mascara isn’t quick to dry, my lashes droop immediately…I have tried so many mascaras only to be disappointed. The best ones I have found are Lancôme Hypnose (waterproof) and Chanel Le Volume (also waterproof) but I was wondering if you or some kind soul could suggest something a bit cheaper? Many thanks in advance.
I think I’d be looking at the cheaper mascaras (I mean literally try Primark or similar) that won’t have so much oil or wax in them. OR a tubing mascara such as Clinique’s but it sounds like maybe you are putting too much on and it’s too heavy for your lashes from the beginning? You can also try buying a mascara brush and brush small amounts from the original mascara wand onto it and then applying to your lashes in light layers. Try this with what you already have. Let me know how you go x