If there weren’t a market for longer, more lush eyelashes, the mascara and false eyelash sections at the local department store wouldn’t contain as many types, colors and formulations of these products. Artificial eyelashes can be found as individual, small-section or full eye length applications, with varying appearances. Mascara comes in many colors, with different types of applicator brushes, and is one item that women will not go without. For those, however, who prefer to enhance their natural beauty instead of adding fake eyelashes, there are some good eyelash conditioners that can help.
Lilash
Lilash eyelash conditioner is made by a company called Cosmetic Alchemy. The tube costs about $139 for five months of lash treatment. The company advertises that no animal testing is done and that the product will grow lashes faster and stronger without irritation. This product is also recommended for use while wearing false eyelashes and alleges better support for them along with less breakage of the natural lash upon removal of the false ones. The company offers a 90-day 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, and their site includes several physician endorsements. Mild discolorations were reported by some users, but this resolved when use was discontinued.
Revitalash
Revitalash was created by Athena Cosmetics. This product offers to take your thin, sparse and brittle lashes and turn them into long, full, thick lashes with daily application. The cost is about $150 for a six-month supply. The product was created by Dr. Micheal Brinkenhoff, whose wife had undergone chemotherapy, and portions of the profit from this line are donated to various nonprofit breast cancer groups. Reviews did indicate some irritation serious enough for users to discontinue use, and some ingredients are known to be counterproductive to hair growth or irritating, with no clear purpose in the formulation.
Latisse
Latisse marketers play upon the fact that this is the only eyelash enhancement product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Made by Allergan, it offers longer, fuller lashes for people unable to grow them without help. The cost is about $120 for 16 weeks, and it does require a prescription from a physician. Watch for promotions and rebate programs offered periodically by Allergan. A portion of Latisse proceeds are donated to the Make a Wish foundation. This product contains at least one ingredient specifically designed for eyelash growth, but it also has several irritating ingredients. The product reportedly takes longer to show a positive effect than several other competitors.
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