Latisse review and Latisse before and after pictures
13 commentsI just found this draft of a post that I took photographs for almost two years ago. I don’t know how I managed to forget to post it, but somehow I did. Anyway, as you might have known from my early blog posts (or talking to me), I tried Latisse in college for about nine months when it first hit the market.
Latisse is supposed to make your eyelashes grow, and I can say with complete and total honesty that it works. Actually, Latisse works really, really well. These photos just don’t do it justice.
Latisse side effects…
You may be wondering why I stopped using Latisse if it works so well. Well, in addition to making my eyelashes grow, it also made my eyelids turn purple-ish red, and itch. I never had itchy eyes before I started using Latisse.
I loved having long lashes, but it wasn’t worth the high price tag (over $100 a bottle!) and permanently (yes – over a year later I still wear concealer on my eyelids) irritated eyes.
Side note: Latisse also can permanently darken the color of your iris’ when you use it. This wasn’t an issue for me because I have such dark brown eyes already, but if I’d had blue eyes I would have been pretty pissed!
So I stopped using Latisse and didn’t use any eye lash growing products for about a year.
My newest eyelash adventure…
But recently, I’ve actually started using LiLash, a Latisse competitor, which is ironic because I wrote this review bashing Lilash when I first started my blog.
LiLash is similarly priced to Latisse, but you don’t need a prescription to buy it. It also last closer to a year, whereas one bottle of Latisse is supposed to last about a month (if I remember right). So, there’s more bang for your buck with LiLash.
I’m still not entirely sure how LiLash works, but somehow it does and I have long eyelashes again. And they’re not irritated, which is awesome. I’ve only been using it for a month and I’ve already seen significant results. So between the two products, I would recommend LiLash. I probably won’t do a full review of this product because I’ve taken my blog in a different direction than it started (I used to do a ton of beauty product reviews). But I do recommend it. Unfortunately, I didn’t take any before and after pictures of my lashes while using LiLash.
Have you used Latisse, Lilash or something else? How about one of the drugstore versions of these products? How did they work for you? Did you experience any side effects?
Thanks so much! Will definitely be back and when I do try it I'll let you know. BTW, have the same Michael Kors watch. LOVE IT.
katie
hey girl! This is an awesome review, I've been dying to try lash growth serum for ages. Where do you buy LiLash? Also, how expensive is it?
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[...] In case you don’t know anything about LiLash, the abbreviated description is that it’s a non-prescritpion serum that you put on your lash line that is supposed to make your eyelashes grow longer. One of it’s biggest competitors is Latisse, which I reviewed here. [...]
[...] Latisse review and Latisse before and after pictures [...]
I LOVE THIS STUFF! Yes, it works!!! It's expensive at $120 but emedoutlet sell it for $40. I've used it for 2 years and it rocks but you definitely have to pay for results. It took me about 2 months to see results and 4 months for FULL results. The first bottle lasts about 2-3 months. Once your lashes are full, you can cut back and use every other night. You only need ONE drop to do the top lash line of both eyes. I spend on Latisse and cut back other places because it does work.
i recently stopped getting eyelash extensions because I had a heck of a time finding a suitable salon in Eugene that could be a efficient and decent lash job. They either fell out, or took 3 hours for a fill. I was constantly going up to Portland to have my fills, and it was taking up too much time. I started using lilash, and my short asian lashes have gotten longer, and longer. I think my product has expired- do you know of a place in Eugene that sells Lilash or did you order yours online? By the way, I love your blog!!
Hi enjoyed your comments on Latisse but after using it for about 8 months I don't think its doing the job anymore. Will try and find lilash here in the Toronto area and maybe give that a try. Thanks for the input
Zana
so somehow Latisse stop working? they say it reaches maximum in 4 months, so when you say it stoppe working, does it mean it no longer makes your lashes longer or makes your lashes shorter> I am confused
That was very nice to hear that you admit your own mistake and decided to go back to product you once didn't like and rethink the whole thing… I used Latisse and loved results, but just couldn't stand going to the doctor every month and a half to get prescription. and expense – of course.
I also used lilash – it made my eyelashes longer. But I liked Fysiko the most, as it also made my eyelashes fuller, so I found it works close to latisse but doesn't have their horrible sideeffects. Did you try Fysiko? what do you think?
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First off, let me say I LOVE your site. I don't know how I came across it but I your style and beauty reviews. I also love how you post about pieces and products that are affordable. Not all of us can put down $500+ on shoes or $50+ on one single beauty product. So thank you and great job on it!
I've been debating over trying Latisse since it came out but I've heard the same things about irritated eye lids and darkening the iris. I already have really sensitive eyes and they are light blue, so needless to say, both possible side affects pose a huge doubt for me in trying it. Now that I've read this I really want to look into trying LiLash now. Even though you didn't have the same irritation with LiLash as you did with Latisse did you have any irritation at all? Like watery eyes? Also, is it easy to apply? Those are the only things I was wondering before trying it myself.
Look forward to more posts!