• Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To MakeupMakeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup

A beauty blog blooming with fresh makeup reviews, swatches and beauty tips from your friendly neighborhood beauty addict

  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
    • Advertising & Media
  • Categories
    • Product Reviews
    • Makeup
    • Skincare & Fragrance
    • Style & Fashion
    • Hair
    • Nails
    • Tips & Tutorials
    • Just for Fun
  • Brands
  • Store

Dior’s Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Has Some Serious Curve Appeal

January 2nd, 2013 by Karen 23 Comments

diorshow iconic overcurl mascara
Wearing the new Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara, new for spring 2013

Even icons, like Dior’s Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mscara, like to brush up on their skills from time to time, with “brush” being the key word here.

What’s the biggest difference between the new Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara and the original Iconic Mascara first released in 2008? Two words: the brush.

The 2008 incarnation (which is still available) features a plasticky brush with short, stubby nubs, while its upstart offspring, codename Overcurl, has more traditional mascara bristles.

Overcurl’s new curve also helps it reach my lashes better at the roots, for thicker lashes around the base.

diorshow iconic overcurl mascara brush

According to Dior, Overcurl, which is new for spring, delivers “spectacular volume and curl.” I’ve been putting that claim to the test for about two weeks now, and ya know, the darned thing does hold a curl really well (great for that doe-eyed effect). Plus, it doesn’t smudge, smear or flake, and it’s been a breeze to remove.

I like it, although maybe not as much as, say, the new Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara (which I’m still super obsessed with).

Because Overcurl doesn’t thicken or lengthen as much from root to tip, it’s good for a completely different, less dramatic kind of lash look than I get with Le Volume.

diorshow iconic overcurl mascara before and after

diorshow iconic overcurl mascara tube

To put it another way, if Chanel Le Volume was a big night on the town, Iconic Overcurl would be a first date, or Saturday brunch with friends. It’s flirty, fun and fresh-faced. All good things. 🙂

PRICE: I can’t seem to find the official price, but I’m guessing around $28, which is the price of the regular Diorshow Iconic Mascara.
AVAILABILITY: Coming soon to Dior counters and dior.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Dior’s Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Has Some Serious Curve Appeal / Originally published January 2nd, 2013

There are 23 comments on this post. Leave yours.

Categories: Dior, Eyes, Makeup, Product Reviews

The products in this entry were provided by the manufacturer for consideration. For information about my posting policy, please see my Disclaimer.

Previous Post: I’ve Got a Brain Filled With Cheese Whiz and a Chanel Quad Filled With Plums: The New Chanel Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow in Raffinement
Next Post: The New Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner Palette in Natural Nude

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Rachael says

    January 2nd, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    I have the hardest time finding mascara!!! Thanks for the review!!! Looks great!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 3rd, 2013 at 7:32 am

      Hi Rachael,

      You’re welcome! Have you worn any of Dior’s mascaras before?

      Reply
  2. Esther says

    January 2nd, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    ahh this looks so nice! I’ve been looking for a nice curling mascara, but I’ll have to stick with my great lash curved for now because one of my new year’s resolutions was project pan with my mascara collection. definitely gonna keep my eye on this one though, for later on 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 3rd, 2013 at 7:32 am

      Hi Esther,

      I love that you have a mascara collection. 🙂 Which ones are your faves?

      Reply
      • Esther says

        January 3rd, 2013 at 9:31 am

        I adore Tarte Lights Camera Lashes, Tarina Tarantino Fleur de Lash, and Lancome Hypnose Star. they all pack a nice punch without having to layer with anything else!

        Reply
  3. Tracy@Beauty Reflections says

    January 2nd, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    Oooh! I love mascara wands that have a curve to them! I find they work really well!
    I’m excited to try this now!
    Tracy@Beauty Reflections recently posted … Review: Make Up Forever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 3rd, 2013 at 7:32 am

      Hi Tracy,

      Me too. They make it really easy to get lots of thickness at the roots. Do you have any curved brush faves?

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    January 2nd, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    I’m sure this is a pretty neat product. I’m definitely going to check it out.

    Sarah
    Sarah recently posted … Visibly Clear..!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 3rd, 2013 at 7:31 am

      Great! Let me know what you think.

      Reply
  5. Lulle says

    January 2nd, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Considering Diorshow Iconic is my favorite high-end mascara, I really need to try this new version!
    Lulle recently posted … Rockin in Rio with Stila

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 3rd, 2013 at 7:30 am

      Hi Lulle,

      I like Iconic too. Have you tried the blue version?

      Reply
  6. sparkle_pink23 says

    January 3rd, 2013 at 2:49 am

    i have always loved the Dior mascara’s . i so need to try this.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 3rd, 2013 at 7:29 am

      It’s a cool mascara, Sparkle Pink. I hope you like it.

      Reply
  7. Marla says

    January 3rd, 2013 at 2:55 am

    I tried the Diorshow Iconic but didn’t like it as much as my benefit they’re real! I like benefit even better than the Chanel Inimitable I use to use.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 3rd, 2013 at 7:29 am

      I’ve used They’re Real and like it ok. I know a lot of women love it, though.

      Reply
  8. IndianGlamPrincess says

    January 3rd, 2013 at 6:31 am

    Oh, I have a good feeling about this mascara. I love the mascara wands that have a little curve!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 3rd, 2013 at 7:28 am

      Great! I hope you like it.

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    January 3rd, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Now THAT is a mascara! INTENSE!

    Reply
  10. Nikki says

    January 3rd, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    I’ve been considering picking up a Diorshow mascara for a while now but haven’t taken the plunge. Maybe it’s time!

    Reply
  11. Betty says

    February 4th, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Hi. I’ve had trouble “curling” mascaras. Did you have to curl your lashes first or did the mascara curl them for you?

    Reply
  12. Jess says

    February 15th, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    Thanks for your review, Karen.

    I’m Asian, and have the typical firm, poker straight lashes that easily droops down when wearing the wrong mascara. So, when it comes to Western brand mascaras, I always have to go for the waterproof version in order to keep the curl of my lashes.

    I have been looking at this mascara at the counter today, and liked the wand a lot (since it is very similar to one of my favorite Japanese mascaras), but didn’t buy it, as I was very afraid this non-waterproof version will droop down my lashes (as always with non-wp mascaras).

    What do you think, Karen? Do you think this mascara could work on us Asian girls with poker straight lashes and hooded eyelids, even though it is a non-waterproof formulation?

    Reply
  13. Maria M. says

    February 17th, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Thank you for this review and especially for the comparison with the new Chanel mascara, that was just what I looking for!

    I’m a student and I recently indulged myself in the Chanel’s Spring line’s highlighter powder, and that’s when I received a sample of that new Chanel mascara, and I’ve been loving it so much. And now I’ve read interesting reviews about this Dior one, and I was really confused about their differences. This one cleared it up for me, and I’m still going for the Chanel one since that one impressed me more than any mascara has before!

    – Maria

    Reply
  14. mimi says

    July 7th, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Hi Karen
    I saw you have tried diorshow new look also? witch one do you prefer iconic overcurl or new look? I have clasic diorshow and iconic i like them both but want to try something new..new look has a silicone brush as i know and that attracts me..but that curl brush also and i do not know witch one to choose..:)p.s volume is the most important thing that mascara should do for me

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

About Makeup and Beauty Blog

Welcome to Makeup and Beauty Blog
Hi there! I’m Karen, your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, and I’m a Bay Area girl who hoards brown eyeshadow and covets coral lipstick. Every morning, I wake up and say, “I’m going to do something other than a smoky eye today.” Then…I end up doing a smoky eye anyway (most days). When I’m not putting on makeup, taking pictures of makeup or writing about makeup, which I’ve been doing daily since 2007 (!), you’ll find me hanging out with my hubby (“El Hub”), my four-year-old daughter (Connor Claire) and my torbie girl cat (Pretty Girl Rosie, a.k.a. PGR).

SHOP THE STORE


Long Live Lipstick Tee 💄



Blush Is My Crush Tee



Mascara & Kitties Tee



Thank You For Being a Friend Tee



You Hair Me Tee


Recent Posts

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 642

duri nail polishes

Saturday Surfing, Jan. 16, 2021

cat lovers pad

5 Things I’ve Been Loving Lately

cerave healing ointment

It’s a CeraVe Jamboree! CeraVe Healing Ointment Soothes Dry, Cracked Skin

yay for berets

9 Reasons to Love Berets

Social

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Featured Posts

Lady Unicorn

Weird Things I Like to Do

brows fill out beforehand

Before You Pluck or Wax Your Brows, You Must Do This

current bare skin status

What’s One Thing That Drastically Changed Your Skin for the Better?

red brown smokey eyes tutorial top pic 2

A Glamorously Grungy Makeup Tutorial: Smoky Reddish Brown Eyes and Vampy Matte Lips [MODERATE SKILL LEVEL]

Copyright © 2020 Makeup and Beauty Blog. Get in touch.