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Many of the best lash serums also contain a supporting cast of nutrients and vitamins to condition the lashes. Biotin, which helps the body to metabolise protein, is a common addition, as is moisturising panthenol. Are lash serums really effective? FYI : We updated this article in June 2023 to give you the most up-to-date info on eyebrow-growth serums, including two tried-and-tested formulas our editors swear by, a dermatologist’s take on if eyebrow-growth serum actually works, and how to choose the best eyebrow-growth serum for yourself.

While I can't speak for commercial lash conditioning serums, natural serums (like these) are safe for eyes. We spoke to two experts to get valuable insights to inform our selections for this story, including: Although the pump applicator might be hard to control (it can dispense too much product), the results make using the serum well worth the inconvenience. After the full ten-week testing period, we saw a real improvement in the strength and fullness of our lashes. We also love that the formula helps reduce the number of lashes that fall out during makeup removal.Alyssa Kaplan is an experienced writer in the beauty industry and a product tester specializing in cosmetics. She received a bachelor’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she studied marketing and product development in the cosmetics industry as well as fashion business marketing. Alyssa has been a commerce writer at Byrdie since 2022, where she covers all things beauty. I’ve been following Dr. Bhanusali’s instructions and combing Rogaine through my brows with a spoolie once a day for about four weeks. And my best friend recently noticed how full my brows looked on FaceTime when I had no makeup on (a sign that it’s def working, because my bare brows are usually thin af). Because I’m only spreading it on my brows, so I’ll probably have this bottle for six to eight months at least, making it hella cost effective too. We updated this article in April 2022 to include additional information about lash growth serum safety following the settlement of three class-action lawsuits made against Rodan + Fields Lash Boost, and removed five products that contain isopropyl cloprostenate. The remaining lash growth serums below have been vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute's Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab. That being said, if you get oil in your eyes, it might sting. So it's best to apply serum sparingly, and try to keep it out of your eyes if you can. Can I use Vaseline to help my lashes grow? The only eyelash serum that “works” for growth is Latisse, which is the one FDA-approved eyelash serum that has been scientifically proven to encourage eyelash growth. It works by enhancing the growth phase of your lashes (FYI: hair has a growth phase, a resting phase, and a shedding phase), says dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD. What Latisse does—or, specifically, what its active ingredient called bimatoprost does—is help stretch the timeline of the growth phase, so your lashes can grow longer before they naturally fall out (the shedding phase).

Left and right, beauty products are promising consumers the natural lashes of their dreams, but the truth is that most of those products won't work in the long-run or even at all unless you use a prescription product. Castor oil sounds a bit scary, but don’t worry, people have been using it on their hair and skin since biblical times. The fatty acids and vitamin E in castor oil strengthen the lash root and stimulate growth. And while you’re getting longer lashes that fall out less, the aloe vera conditions lashes to reduce breakage.Although our tester loved that this affordable eyelash serum enhanced the shine of her lashes, she didn’t notice an improvement in their quality or length. Byrdie contributor Melanie Rud is a writer with over a decade of experience in the beauty industry. She covers all things skincare—from buzzy ingredients to acne advice. For this story, she considered any potential irritation and how long serums take to deliver visible results. An eyelash growth product should help stimulate the growth of hair of the eyelash," explains Birnur Aral, Ph.D., director of the Beauty Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. "For hair growth, a product’s actives must reach the hair follicle, and as such ... should be regulated as a drug." The FDA allows lash growth products to be marketed as both a drug and a cosmetic as long as they comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) requirements for both. Are eyelash growth serums safe?