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killa · Dooney & Bourke

DiorShow mascara

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

DiorShow is my HG mascara for making lashes look thick and voluminous, almost fake. However, I find that the formula is very thick and may not be what you're looking for (it clumps easily). Why don't you try MaxFactor Lash Perfection, or Lancome Fatale.

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

DS is probably not what you need. I think they've changed their formula since it first came out because my lashes are sticking together/clumpy. The new one - DS unlimited (smaller brush)- is a tad better but I have to be really careful with it.

I have heard the girls at sephora recommend Fresh mascara (never tried it) and around here people like She Uerma. I have the she uerma one and while it is really good at separating the lashes I can't get it as dark as I can the DS.

member · Hermes

I didn't like Diorshow - it clumped and flaked on me. I never got what the fuss was about. I absolutely love Shu Umera - it has never clumped or flaked on me. It's my perfect mascara.

Deuce · Dooney & Bourke

I have had really great luck with este lauder more than mascara, lash xl and illusionist. They are all really great for lengthening but not clumping at all.

Lilykind · Hermes

My favorite mascara for lengthening and non-cluming is Shu Uemura's Precise Volume. If you use two coats of Shu's Mascara Basic, that will also work.

I've used Fresh Vital Base, which I liked except it would flake after maybe 10 hours.

I also like YSL Faux Cils, but that one does have a strong fragrance.

killa · Dooney & Bourke

Thanks for the reviews.

My eyelashes are pretty long and I need a mascara that is going to blacken them without making them stick together.

Keep the suggestions coming. I am going to keep doing my research ...

dot · Marc Jacobs

For lengthening and separation I would definitely check out Shu Uemura mascaras. Precise volume is great and Shu basic is one of my all time favorites. You can build and build on top of this mascara.

Also try Chanel Inimitable (name?).

DiorShow is more for thickening. This mascara just did not work for me. The brush didn't work for me.. it felt like putting mascara on with an acorn!

jrhampt · Kenneth Cole

I know it's low end, but I really, really like CG Lash Exact. The brush is great. Also, have you tried getting a metal eyelash comb? I have one from Sephora, and I use it all the time.

bex · Chanel

i'm a big fan of Diorshow. I have used it almost exclusively for 2 years and never have issues with it clumping or sticking my lashes together. i have had some issues with the bottle but Sephora always takes it back.

which leads me to this, why not go and talk to the sephora gals and buy what you think might work- b/c you can always take it back if you don't like it. for some reason i always feel odd about taking makeup back but they have really made me feel much more comfortable doing it...

hth! and i hope you find a mascara you love!

Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

I didn't like dior show, or estee lauder's definicils. but I'm really liking the look of two coats of maybelline full n soft. I found the reviews on make up alley and figured, hey, it's five bucks. I've gotten sooo many compliments on my lashes recently, too. It's funny.