Who doesn’t want longer lashes? Mascara can only do so much to help; falsies are fiddly; and extensions look great, but don’t last unless you’re super-careful. Fortunately there’s a crop of lash serums on the beauty shelves that are 100% worth your money.
It’s handy to know:
Lashes grow for around three months before dropping off, so there’s a limit to how long you can get them. It doesn’t help that we damage them with our beauty routines – false eyelashes and extensions can both harm the follicles with repeated use. Also, as we age, our lashes grow and renew more slowly, often becoming brittle and prone to breakage. No need to fear though, I’ve seen some amazing results with lash serums.
In the past, these serums have been pricey and mostly only available through salons. However, now they’re far affordable and accessible.
While most promise results in as few as two weeks, it may take two to three months of dedicated use for maximum impact. Most lash serums work by using a blend of peptides, antioxidants and vitamins to fortify and condition the follicles. That’s why, while you can get mascara/serum combos, it’s better to go for a product that’s applied along the lash-line like an eyeliner. You can also use them on the eyebrows.
Handy lash facts
The upper lid has typically about 90 to 150 lashes on it and the bottom between 70 or 80.
Most lashes grow about 10mm long.
Lashes are in active growth for six to eight weeks. Each lash will grow to a specific length then stop. There’s a final resting phase before the lash falls out and a new one begins to grow.
Lashes have a function – they’re there to keep dirt and dust out of your eyes.
Lashes are made up of keratin, just like the hair on your head.
The top five lash serums for you to try
RevitaLash Advanced Serum
$149, at Life Pharmacy
This RevitaLash serum was carefully formulated by ophthalmologists, so rest easy with the knowledge that this eyelash conditioner is void of any harsh chemicals and encourages your lashes to thrive naturally.
Flash Eyelash Serum
$54.99, at Chemist Warehouse
The raving reviews on this product speak for themselves. The nutrient rich ingredients help to strengthen your lashes, preventing any breakage and lessening the chances of your lashes falling out.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash And Brow Serum
$33, at Sephora
As pure as can be, this product promises to contain healthy anti-oxidants and peptides, and to be fragrance, oil, paraben, and sulphate-free.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum
$198, at Life Pharmacy
Although it’s from the Prevage family, this doesn’t contain that range’s signature ingredient, the antioxidant idebenone, but a blend of peptides and vitamins to help protect lashes and prevent breakage.
Loreal Clinically Proven Lash Serum
$22.39, at Chemist Warehouse
This budget option is perfect for those whose lashes still need a bit of love and attention. Formulated to protect, fortify and beautify this is a great serum that won’t break the bank.
Top tips
Always make sure your lashes are free of mascara and your skin is clean and dry before applying an eyelash serum.
Start at the inner corner of the eye and glide the applicator across the skin at the base of the lashline on the upper and lower eyelids.
Ideally use at night and wait at least two to three minutes before applying any other product.
Once lashes have reached maximum length you can reduce your serum use to three times a week.
If you get serum in your eyes rinse out with water immediately.
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