I can’t believe I’m even typing the words I’m about to type, but I think I have found a mascara that I am happy enough with to actually compare to my beloved DiorShow.
It’s L’Oreal’s New Extra Volume Collagen Waterproof Mascara in “Blackest Black.” I don’t know if it’s the formula or the brush or a combo of the two…but this mascara is incredible. It gives me thick, feathery awesome lashes with tons of length and volume. It doesn’t smudge or look cakey or flakey. It is lash perfection in a tube.
So, if you’ve got $7.99 and haven’t found a mascara you love yet (or are trying to find a cheaper one than your designer one) then I definitely recommend you hit Target, Walgreens, CVS or another cosmetics retailer and pick this one up. It’s SO much better than L’Oreal Voluminous too, which I previously thought was amazing. No my friends, this one is better.
I curl my lashes and apply one coat on each lash. By one coat, I mean I take what’s on the brush on the first swipe out of the tube and apply it to my lashes using a “swipe up” motion from roots to tips, several times. I don’t need more than one coat to make my lashes look full and lush. I don’t like to use too many coats because I find if you put the first coat on and then re-dip and apply another (and another) it just starts to cake and flake (not this formula, all formulas in general.)
I hope this mascara soon finds a home in your collection- and if it does, let me know how you like it.
xoxo,
Veronika.
PS- THANK YOU to all of the incredible women who have been so amazingly supportive of me lately. I appreciate your thoughts, kind words and advice more than you know.
I don't think I've ever bought the same mascara two times in a row! I'm constantly searching for something different, something better. I'm due for another here very soon- so I'm definitely going to have to try this! Thanks for the rec!
I just recently discovered this mascara and I'm in love!
Thanks for the suggestion!
I use LashBlast now and I find it flakes all the time–though the waterproof kind didn't.
I will definitely be trying this.
I actually didn't like this one! I feel like the brush just didn't work well with my eyelashes. I use CG Lash Blast and that is my favorite so far, but only because of the brush. The formula actually irritates my eyes a little sometimes. Go figure. I am ready to just take the brush and use it with a different mascara!
-Jennifer
I agree!! I use this and didn't even know what it was called. (I only recognized it by the picture!) I use it as much as I do my Diorshow. I don't use the waterproof version though.
Other than the application and results, one of my favorite things about this mascara is the staying power. Most mascaras look like they've worn off by the end of the day, even with no flaking or raccoon eyes. My eyes just never look as good at 5pm as they did at 8am. However, they do with this mascara. It is seriously my HG.
I love this mascara! I used it on my wedding day and everyone thought I had false eyelashes on.
As soon as I finish this round of Project 10 pan, I'm definitely trying this!! I'm pretty loyal to Maybelline DefinALash volume, but before cutting myself off I still bought a tube of mascara literally everytime I went to the store…. it was bad. DiorShow I've tried a couple of times, and I just never really loved it. I really wanted too, but I guess I probably just had unrealistic expectations. Thanks for the rec!! Definitely going to try it!
Ditto Stephie, I love Define A Lash, but I am willing to give this a try based on your glowing rec!!
steph and andi- now I want to try define-a-lash!
I think you would like it! It comes with a silicone/plastic brush instead of the traditional brush. It's amazing and very buildable.
My brother is an computer engineer for a huge cosmetics company here in France and I get tons of freebies. I got this mascara about 6 months ago and I must say I really wanted to like it but didn't. I liked the effect, but it made my lashes stick together, it kind of felt like glue. I figured it was the collagen, but maybe it's just me 😉
Although… I have the DiorShow and it doesn't work for me either !! I'm more of a Lancôme mascara kind of girl 🙂
I love your blog by the way !!
I am definitely going to pick this up today! I need a new mascara and don't want to spend $20 on a new one. Thanks for the rec!
I don't think I can part with DiorShow! I would love to try this but I am addicted to DiorShow! Good to hear that it works though in case I ever stray!
I've been using this one for over a year and I love it! I have tried many others but each time I go back to L'Oreal Collagen because it is amazing! I'm glad you've discovered it as well!
I LOVE THIS MASCARA!! I found this one a few months back and adore it, the only complaint that I have is that it seems to dry out a bit quickly. I usually go through tubes of mascara like a mad woman and they never have a chance to dry out, but this one does a bit which is disappointing, but it is still FABULOUS!!
I might have to try this mascara. I am pretty loyal to my YSL – I go back to it every time. I tried Dior, but hated it.
Stay strong. You are an incredible person and I wish you peace and happiness!
I am definitely going to try this mascara. As a long time lova of the DiorShow, I love to find (cheap) close alternatives. I've been diggin the Cover Girl Lash Blast but for some reason I can't use the same store brand mascara for too long because I always feel like there's a better one out there…I was going to try the Stiletto next but I'll take up this one instead 🙂 thx
I'm sooo glad you posted this. It's time for a new mascara & I NEVER find one I love! Also, if you go to the L'Oreal website & register with them they have a $2.00 off coupon for any eye product!
I am such a sucker for mascara marketing! I always try new products, even if something I own is already working!
I have an award for you on my blog!
thanks Olivea- I just checked it out, you are so sweet! I'm following yours now too 🙂
Yay! Thanks for the suggestion! I look forward to trying it this weekend!
Thanks so much for posting this review! My favorite expensive mascara is Lancome Hypnose, but I had stopped buying it because it was too expensive. I bought this mascara, thanks to your review, and tried it out. I love it, and it seems VERY similar to Lancome Hypnose. It's much cheaper, though 🙂
I just wanted to add (to my previous comment) that I used the non-waterproof version because I don't like waterproof mascara. Anyway, I love this mascara 🙂
Liz- glad you love it 🙂 It's awesome!
I just got back from CVS (they have the mascara on sale for $5) and tried it out. Unfortunately it is clumping and flaking 🙁 Maybe I got a bad one because the wand looks clumpy. Maybe I can take it back…has anyone else had issues?
Btw, what do you use to remove waterproof mascara?
Thanks!
alia- did you get the waterproof version?
I just use my facial cleanser to wash it off 🙂
Yes, i did get the waterproof. I'm sure i got a bad one because the wand is all clumpy.
Oh, btw, I was at tj maxx today and they had these cute jersey dresses with rosettes on them. i picked on up in lavender 😉
Alia- that sounds super cute!
I'm not sure what you mean by the brush being clumpy because it does have sort of a non-uniform apperance. Like some bristles are longer than others I think so the formula really gets into the brush. Did you curl your lashes before applying?
Veronika,
yes, I curled them before applying. i can see what you mean by the bristles being different lengths. basically the formula is clumping to the bristles and is uneven. who knows how long it was sitting on the shelf at cvs…
Veronika, just wanted to let you know I exchanged the mascara for a new one and it is night and day difference! I could tell immediately. No clumping or flaking. Used it today and it works great! Thanks for the rec!