THE (UGLY) TRUTH ABOUT LASH ENHANCERS
Even the woman who claims to wear no make-up carries a tube of mascara in her purse. That may be the fundamental reasoning behind why these ‘lash enhancing’ products have become such a hot commodity in today’s beauty market. After all, if people were happy with what they had, there would be no need to change it.
Eyelash enhancers… If you haven’t tried one, you have, at the very least, heard the buzz. The market started with a few products and now it is virtually flooded with options. They all boast the ability to turn your short and stubby lashes into lush, thick ones. But do they work? And if they do, at what cost?
Before analyzing the top four products on the market, I want to talk about an ingredient that is commonly found in enhancing products. You may have already heard about it. If you have seen the mile long list of small print that follows the print ands and commercials for several of the ‘lash growth’ products, then I am certain you have heard of it.
Prostaglandin Analogues
This ingredient is derived from bimatoprost, lantanoprost and or others…all of which are glaucoma medications. A side effect of this medication is the growth of long and lush lashes, but it does come with a series of side effects. Prostaglandins have been known to darken the color of the iris (changes can be as drastic as blue turning brown), swollen retina and blurry vision, red/brown rings around the eyes, redness in the eyes, itchy lid and irritation. Several of these side effects are often permanent. Later in life, early use of the prostaglandins can build a resistance to the medication at a time when you actually need it (to prevent blindness).
The Top Four
- Latisse: this little tube has dominated the prescription market. It has the same level of bimatoprost (the prostaglandin) that is found in the glaucoma medications. When it is applied to the lash line, it prompts great results.
- Revitalash: utilizes the prostaglandin Lantanoprost to generate results similar to Latisse. It is the most popular of the non-prescription enhancers on the market.
- Enormous Lash: Of the top four, this is the most unique. It is the only one that successfully achieves longer, thicker lashes without prostaglandins. The formula contains a complex of arginine (amino acid necessary for hair growth), alanyl glutamine (peptide that encourages the increase of growth hormones) and saccharomyces (yeast fermented in copper ions, this is one of the most effective hair growth ingredients on the market). Without the derivatives of medication, this enhancer gets results just as beautiful as the prostaglandin containing competitors.
- Peter Thomas Roth Lashes to Die For: The leading two choices garner their results primarily from the use of the prostaglandin analogues, while the third takes a much more natural approach. The Lashes to Die For combines the two methods, using both natural botanicals and a prostaglandin complex.
Here is the skinny…
Product Name Product Rank Result Time Prostaglandin Free Individual Cost Annual Cost
Latisse 1 4-8 Weeks NO $120/month $1440
Revitalash 2 3-10 Weeks NO $150 $450
Enormous Lash 3 4-8 Weeks YES $95 $190
Lashes to Die … 4 4-8 Weeks NO $125 $250
Longer lashes are a dream of many women, but are they worth the risk of changing your eye color, blurry vision, redness, itching, irritation and possible future blindness?
Looking at the facts, the choice seems pretty clear to me. If you are looking for longer, thicker lashes, try Enormous Lash. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by a one-year money back guarantee. With an offer like that, what can you lose. Click here to buy your own tube now.
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Posted by: RunningWithHeels | February 24th, 2010 | Tags: Beauty Society, celebrity make-up artist, Enormous Lash, eyelash enhancers, Lashes to die for, Latisse, Nathan Johnson, Peter Thomas Roth, prostaglandins, revitalash | 34 Comments » 
February 24th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Who doesn’t want longer lashes!
February 24th, 2010 at 10:23 am
I would so love to try this!
February 24th, 2010 at 11:36 am
i’d like to give it a whirl…but i’m so addicted to eyelash extensions
February 24th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Wai Ming, This product works well with the extensions….
February 24th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I love this product! I started using it last August because I cut off a good portion of my lashes with my eyelash curler. I took before pictures to see it really worked and kept doing it every week for about three months. My lashes where longer and thicker.
This year I wanted to test the product because I had growned accustumed to the lengh of my lashes and stoped using it for a few weeks. My lashes became what they used to be and I couldn’t stand it. I got right back on it and they’re back again! One tube lasts me at least six months and most days I apply it twice a day.
I highly recomend this product, plus it there are no side effects.
February 24th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Thanks Nathan! Of course I’m biased, but Enormous lash is FABULOUS and there are no worries of side effects from potentially dangerous ingredients like prostaglandin.
February 24th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
This is great information!! Thanks for helping consumers navigate thru the claims of all these products. I am printing and saving this article…..Thanks Nathan!
February 24th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
This is awesome, Nathan! Great information
February 24th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
This is great info Nathan. Enormous Lash is safe and effective. It is even a hot seller of Nordstroms. I know for me I do not want to gamble with putting anything risky or potentially harmful near my eyes.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Wow! I love the thought of naturally making my lashes longer. Enormous Lash is a better deal financially as well. If I don’t win a tube I’m buying one! I have short stubby asian lashes and I’d love to be able to have them longer! Thanks for the insight!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:24 am
I am all about LASHSES!!
That’s what I love about our beauty industry all the different options the consumer have!
I would be so lucky to win a tube, I work in a day spa, I will spread the news!
Thanks for the great information, you rock!
Michelle Laska
Ohio
February 25th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Wow, I would love to win a tube of this. I try to avoid anything that could be harmful to me as much as possible so the fact that this is Prostaglandin-free is wonderful!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Longer, Fuller Lashes. Who wouldn’t want that!!! They say, if you don’t have time to makeup your whole face, to at least do the eyes. Longer & Fuller lashes will make them pop even more. No side effects, I’m in!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Would love an opportunity to try this product. Who doesnt want longer fuller lashes without the side effects!
February 25th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
i want fabulous lashes!
February 25th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Make me the winner!
February 25th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
I would love to try it and see what kind of results I see!
February 25th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Great article, Nathan!! Another one of my favorites is Tarte MultiplEye. It’s considered a natural brand and gives great results without the harmful side effects. Uses a lot of botanicals and nourishing ingredients to condition and strengthen the lashes, allowing them to grow better and thicker on their own.
February 25th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I have the lightest, smallest eyelashes ever! I have to wear about 5 – 6 coats of mascara every day, just so they can be seen!
February 25th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I have been thinking about doing this since my lashes are no where near what they use to be. Thank you for this information. Please make me the WINNER!
February 25th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I would love to have these- right now I focus on having and using an ample supply of Dior Show mascara.
February 26th, 2010 at 3:08 am
Would love to try this!
February 26th, 2010 at 11:17 am
great! sounds good!
February 26th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Enormous Lash has become as important to me as my American Express….I don’t leave home without it!!
February 26th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I would love to try this product because for some reason my eyelashes have gotten thinner and sparse over the years. Maybe it was the use of mascara…who knows. However, I have been trying to find a product that works so I would love to try this!
February 26th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Wow… this sounds fantastic! I have a bunch of friends using Latisse – and I’m afraid for them w/side effects… this sounds like a safe and worthy bet!
February 26th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I love my Enormous Lash! It’s a great product and you don’t have to worry about the side effects. Enormous Lash won’t turn your blue eyes brown!
February 28th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
4-8 weeks for a better safety guarantee? I would love to win this product!!
March 1st, 2010 at 10:56 am
I’d love to try the natural, safer option.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Enormous Lash is definetly a product that I would LOVE to try for longer, thicker lashes! It sounds FABULOUS!!! But, most importantly, I feel confident that it is a natural solution proven without side effects. I would LOVE to win this product!
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:25 am
Eyelashes are essential. I have been on Lattise for 6 months but am growing increasingly concerned about the possibility of my green eyes turnig brown. I love my green eyes and would love to keep them and my long lashes.. I’d love to try Enourmous Lash… Hope I win so I can switch…
March 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
I need any lashes! Mine are very sparse.
March 8th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
This sounds very interesting! Pick meeeeee!
September 19th, 2011 at 3:28 am
I am most concerned about a product with prostiglandins in it. Yes I would like great length and volume to my lashes, just do not want my eye color changed, nor unwanted side effects.. This product sounds like the real miracle and has sound,safe science practice.