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The best eyelash-growth serums help your lashes look so full that you wont need layers of mascara or falsies.
*Collage: Gabrielle Langdon; Photos: Courtesy of *Glamour Commerce Editor Malia Griggs
How do they work?
And our testers say they really do workas long as youre patient and consistent with utility.
Below, find the best lash-growth serums from our trials (most of which actually double aseyebrow serumstoo).
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The same testing minimum was applied to peptide-based serums that claimed to reduce breakage and shedding.
Do eyelash-growth serums really work?
Latisse, for instance, isclinically provento make lashes longer, darker, and thicker, says Dr. Westbay.
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Their safety and efficacy arent as widely reported.
There are many other formulas on the market that donotcontain prostaglandin (such asVegamourandKosas).
Though theyre less effective at thickening and lengthening, they can help condition and strengthen.
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The product also happens to be theone that Meghan Markleswears by.
OurGlamourtester says:Ive always been self-conscious of my short, straight natural lashes.
Every night, I swipe it along my lash line before bed (kind of like eyeliner).
I started seeing real results after around six weeks.
The formula is rich in peptides and biotin, which hydrates and and reduces breakage.
OneGlamourtester says:I used this almost every day right before bed.
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After only a month, Ive seen a definite difference.
Id been getting extensions on and off for eight years, so my lashes werent in the best shape.
I alternated between applying it before bed or during the day paired withtubing mascarareally, whenever I remembered.
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OneGlamourtester says:Ive been using RapidLash nightly for seven weeks, following the instructions exactly.
I let it dry for a few minutes before continuing with my skin care routine.
I didnt experience any side effects.
The serum seems to enhance the length of existing lashes rather than encourage new growth.
The results arent dramatic, but that suits meI prefer a natural look.
One of our testers says she noticed less lash fallout and felt like her bottom lashes had lengthened too.
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Best of all, for some?
I am now a serum convert and look forward to building even longer, curlier lashes in the future.
This did a lot of damage to my once-lush lashes, so I decided to try Latisse.
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One bottle lasted about three months of daily use.
As the hairs were nourished, fewer fell out.
Over time the lash line was noticeably thicker, and any gaps I had before were filling in.
They looked as if I had taken my eyelash curler to them.
But after using this for a few weeks, I was majorly impressed.
The formula is super lightweight and isnt too sticky or goopy.
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Instead, it glides right onto the line and absorbs quickly.
Cut to December when I could finally say I achieved areallash fringe.
The most common ingredients youll find in these products formulas:
What are the side effects of prostaglandins?
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More serious side effects include skin darkening, eyelid ptosis, periorbital fat atrophy, and blurred vision.
Systemic effects are rare but theoretically possible, says Dr. Westbay.
Avoid using serums containing prostaglandins if youre pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Stop if you feel any side effects, and let your doctor know.
Are lash-growth serums safe?
To avoid this, its important to apply any serum properly and carefully.
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Is it safe to use lash serums if youre pregnant?
The risks are likely very low, but its better to not take that chance.
How long does a lash serum take to show results?
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What lash-growth serum does Kim Kardashian use?
If you thought your favorite celebs fringes were natural, think again.
Original image byGlamourcontributor Brigitt Early
Original image byGlamourcontributor Brigitt Early
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Original image byGlamourcontributor Gabrielle Langdon
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Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image byGlamourcommerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
