lash growers overload!! lilash vs rapid vs latisse, etc...
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free skin care · Mon May 14, 2012 11:22 am

I tried RevitaLash for about 6 months, lashes grew - no Latisse effect, but still longer than before. The problem was the skin around my eyes would be so red and sensitive, I needed extra concealer and still risked looking like a vampire or drug addict...

So I took a 2 week break, my eyes got back to normal - some dark circles, but no horrifying dark red skin. I decided to try Nutralash by Nutraluxe MD, since they advertise it as all natural.. The morning after the first application I woke up with the skin around my eyes worse than RevitaLash ever got it!

Has anyone had similar experiences with other lash serums? What worked for you eventually?

Thank you!

free skin care · Mon May 14, 2012 1:16 pm

I started out with RapidLash, and after 12 weeks my lashes were a little longer but not thicker or lusher. No irratation whatsoever.

Then I switched to Careprost after a little over a year with Rapidlash. At first it did irritate my eyes; I woke up with them bloodshot for about a week or so. A little Visine and they were fine. It's now been 12 weeks since I started with Careprost (I took before and after pictures and posted them in the "Do you think my eyelashes could look like this?" thread). I have noticed much more lengthening with Careprost than with Rapidlash.

I bought it atwww.inhousepharmacy.com for $30 (just reordered 2 bottles for $45). It's been 3 months and I'm still on my first bottle. So for less than $10 a month, I am getting really pretty lashes at a fraction of the cost of Latisse. And they say that optimal results with Careprost take 16 weeks, so I'm anxious to see if there is any more lengthening at the end of that time. Unfortunately, I am still not seeing any thickening or additional lashes with Careprost though.

free skin care · Mon May 14, 2012 1:24 pm

Thanks for replying, Sandooch.
I have heard of Careprost, seems to get raves on EDS Forum Smile

I think Visine drops will help with the bloodshot eyes (which I also have, in additition to the dark circles/red skin), but I do not think that will help with the irritated skin around the eyes Sad

I'll try it though.

I emailed Nutraluxe, waiting to hear back. I ordered it from their website, along with the Lash Cream product that is supposed to be used like a mascara, at night, in combination with Nutralash eyelash serum.

sandooch wrote:

I started out with RapidLash, and after 12 weeks my lashes were a little longer but not thicker or lusher. No irratation whatsoever.

Then I switched to Careprost after a little over a year with Rapidlash. At first it did irritate my eyes; I woke up with them bloodshot for about a week or so. A little Visine and they were fine. It's now been 12 weeks since I started with Careprost (I took before and after pictures and posted them in the "Do you think my eyelashes could look like this?" thread). I have noticed much more lengthening with Careprost than with Rapidlash.

I bought it atwww.inhousepharmacy.com for $30 (just reordered 2 bottles for $45). It's been 3 months and I'm still on my first bottle. So for less than $10 a month, I am getting really pretty lashes at a fraction of the cost of Latisse. And they say that optimal results with Careprost take 16 weeks, so I'm anxious to see if there is any more lengthening at the end of that time. Unfortunately, I am still not seeing any thickening or additional lashes with Careprost though.

free skin care · Mon May 14, 2012 4:41 pm

I got great results from Rapidlash in less than a month's time...about $30/tube from drugstore.com

BFG

Tue May 15, 2012 9:34 am

I have been using Latisse for about 9 months now. Looking great. Although my friends did well with revitalash latisse has done much better for me. Latisse.bz for me is the way to go. I have cut back to every other day use to minimize the lashes that were getting too long. I did have minor redness for about the first 2 days of use.

Thank you.

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 9:37 am

Barefootgirl wrote:

I got great results from Rapidlash in less than a month's time...about $30/tube from drugstore.com

BFG

I ordered RapidLash about a year ago and returned it without even trying it, because I read some horrific reviews about people having their eye color change or eye lashes falling off more often...

RevitaLash wasn't giving me any of those effects, but the vampire eyes were not worth it. Plus, having the skin around my eye irritated for 6 months must have not been healthy nor smart on my part!

I think I will try Nutralash for another week and see if irritation goes away, before I give it up...

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 9:49 am

fitgineer wrote:

Barefootgirl wrote:

I got great results from Rapidlash in less than a month's time...about $30/tube from drugstore.com

BFG

I ordered RapidLash about a year ago and returned it without even trying it, because I read some horrific reviews about people having their eye color change or eye lashes falling off more often...

RevitaLash wasn't giving me any of those effects, but the vampire eyes were not worth it. Plus, having the skin around my eye irritated for 6 months must have not been healthy nor smart on my part!

I think I will try Nutralash for another week and see if irritation goes away, before I give it up...

Any of those that contain a prostaglandin analogue will likely cause you irritation if any of them have. Sad

That is why I won't even attempt any as I already have very sensitive eyes!

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:02 am

DarkMoon wrote:

fitgineer wrote:

Barefootgirl wrote:

I got great results from Rapidlash in less than a month's time...about $30/tube from drugstore.com

BFG

I ordered RapidLash about a year ago and returned it without even trying it, because I read some horrific reviews about people having their eye color change or eye lashes falling off more often...

RevitaLash wasn't giving me any of those effects, but the vampire eyes were not worth it. Plus, having the skin around my eye irritated for 6 months must have not been healthy nor smart on my part!

I think I will try Nutralash for another week and see if irritation goes away, before I give it up...

Any of those that contain a prostaglandin analogue will likely cause you irritation if any of them have. Sad

That is why I won't even attempt any as I already have very sensitive eyes!

I did read about avoiding prostaglandin... I don't think Nutralash and Revitalash have that though.
Here are the ingredients for Nutralash:

Quote:

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Sodium Hyaluronate,Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium Lactate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Proline, Yeast Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomile Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract , Hexipeptide-11, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Arcyostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Retinyl Palmitate ( Vitamin A) Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitol, Triethanolamine, Methylisothiazolinone

and Revitalash:

Quote:

Water/Aqua/EAU, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide, Biotin, Carmellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Biotinyl Tripeptide-1, Octapeptide-2, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phosphoric Acid, Disodium Phosphate.

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:10 am

I had a list on my iPhone but lost it when doing an upgrade!

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.

http://www.runningwithheels.com/index.php/2010/02/theuglytruth/

http://www.besteyelashenhancers.com/tag/prostaglandin-eyelash-conditioners

You have to research the ingredients in any before purchasing, it is a PIA!
Shock

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:21 am

Indeed...
Thanks for posting that.
I guess Latisse won't work for me anyway, since my eye reacted to Revitalash... Sad

DarkMoon wrote:

I had a list on my iPhone but lost it when doing an upgrade!

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.

http://www.runningwithheels.com/index.php/2010/02/theuglytruth/

http://www.besteyelashenhancers.com/tag/prostaglandin-eyelash-conditioners

You have to research the ingredients in any before purchasing, it is a PIA!
Shock

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:27 am

fitgineer wrote:

I did read about avoiding prostaglandin... I don't think Nutralash and Revitalash have that though.
Here are the ingredients for Nutralash:

Quote:

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Sodium Hyaluronate,Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium Lactate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Proline, Yeast Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomile Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract , Hexipeptide-11, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Arcyostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Retinyl Palmitate ( Vitamin A) Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitol, Triethanolamine, Methylisothiazolinone

and Revitalash:

Quote:

Water/Aqua/EAU, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide, Biotin, Carmellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Biotinyl Tripeptide-1, Octapeptide-2, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phosphoric Acid, Disodium Phosphate.

Assuming you have correct, up-to-date ingredients lists for the 2 products listed above, they both contain a synthetic analogue of a prostaglandin (in blue):

http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/claims/120476614.html

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details&id=86883

You might want to verify your ingredients lists.

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:29 am

I really wish I had not lost that list, it took ages to look at the potential ingredients that might be prostaglandins! Embarassed

fitgineer wrote:

Indeed...
Thanks for posting that.
I guess Latisse won't work for me anyway, since my eye reacted to Revitalash... Sad

DarkMoon wrote:

I had a list on my iPhone but lost it when doing an upgrade!

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.

http://www.runningwithheels.com/index.php/2010/02/theuglytruth/

http://www.besteyelashenhancers.com/tag/prostaglandin-eyelash-conditioners

You have to research the ingredients in any before purchasing, it is a PIA!
Shock

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:32 am

Yup, I should have done my research.
These are both up to date ingredient lists, off the company websites...

Lacy53 wrote:

fitgineer wrote:

I did read about avoiding prostaglandin... I don't think Nutralash and Revitalash have that though.
Here are the ingredients for Nutralash:

Quote:

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Sodium Hyaluronate,Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium Lactate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Proline, Yeast Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomile Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract , Hexipeptide-11, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Arcyostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Retinyl Palmitate ( Vitamin A) Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitol, Triethanolamine, Methylisothiazolinone

and Revitalash:

Quote:

Water/Aqua/EAU, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide, Biotin, Carmellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Biotinyl Tripeptide-1, Octapeptide-2, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phosphoric Acid, Disodium Phosphate.

Assuming you have correct, up-to-date ingredients lists for the 2 products listed above, they both contain a synthetic analogue of a prostaglandin (in blue):

http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/claims/120476614.html

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details&id=86883

You might want to verify your ingredients lists.

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:33 am

fitgineer wrote:

RevitaLash wasn't giving me any of those effects, but the vampire eyes were not worth it. Plus, having the skin around my eye irritated for 6 months must have not been healthy nor smart on my part!

I think I will try Nutralash for another week and see if irritation goes away, before I give it up...

Just curious, are you only applying the Nutralash to your upper lids, and are you only applying a small amount? I only got irritation from Careprost when I was applying it too thick, under my upper lashes and on my lower lashes. Once I switched to a very fine line on just the top of my upper lashes, the irritation went away.

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:38 am

sandooch wrote:

fitgineer wrote:

RevitaLash wasn't giving me any of those effects, but the vampire eyes were not worth it. Plus, having the skin around my eye irritated for 6 months must have not been healthy nor smart on my part!

I think I will try Nutralash for another week and see if irritation goes away, before I give it up...

Just curious, are you only applying the Nutralash to your upper lids, and are you only applying a small amount? I only got irritation from Careprost when I was applying it too thick, under my upper lashes and on my lower lashes. Once I switched to a very fine line on just the top of my upper lashes, the irritation went away.

Only to my upper lids, and I only dip once, but that might still be too much... I would not dare putting in on my lower eye lid, even though the Nutralash instructions say to:

Quote:

Remove makeup with a mild soap or cleanser. Nightly just before bed time, apply NUTRALUXE LASH MD as you would a liquid eyeliner, with a single stroke at the base of the up and lower lash line. Do not re-dip. The amount of fluid on the brush is enough for the upper and lower lashes on both eyes.

Do not apply too close to the edge of the eyelid and avoid getting excess fluid into the eye. If NUTRALUXE LASH MD does get into the eye, rinse immediately with sufficient water. Always apply NUTRALUXE LASH MD with the utmost care and as directed. If irritation occurs, stop using NUTRALUXE LASH MD.

free skin care · Tue May 15, 2012 10:45 am

sandooch wrote:

fitgineer wrote:

RevitaLash wasn't giving me any of those effects, but the vampire eyes were not worth it. Plus, having the skin around my eye irritated for 6 months must have not been healthy nor smart on my part!

I think I will try Nutralash for another week and see if irritation goes away, before I give it up...

Just curious, are you only applying the Nutralash to your upper lids, and are you only applying a small amount? I only got irritation from Careprost when I was applying it too thick, under my upper lashes and on my lower lashes. Once I switched to a very fine line on just the top of my upper lashes, the irritation went away.

Even though these work wonders for many others have reported the irritation and just can't tolerate using them! Smile

free skin care · Fri May 18, 2012 10:47 am

I found a good article on eyelash enhancing products. This should make it easier for people to determine whether a prostaglandin analogue is included in their product (Table 3):

http://www.cosderm.com/pdf/025030134.pdf

HTH!

free skin care · Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:33 pm

Anymore updates with these products?

free skin care · Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:09 pm

oasisjc wrote:

Anymore updates with these products?

I finished my 16-week daily application with Careprost (the amount of time they say your lashes will reach their optimum length) and am now on maintenence for the last 2 weeks, applying it just 3 times a week. No lash fallout or loss of length, so I'm happy. Very Happy

free skin care · Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:14 am

Just finished a three month course of Rapidlash, now using Careprost (about two weeks). As recently as this past winter, my lashes were getting sparse and stubby.

Now they reach to the sky! LOL

Seriously, they are banging against my sunglasses and every morning I am chasing mascara spider tracks across my cheeks lol

BFG

- ps now to find the holy grail of mascara!

Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:31 am

hello all,

I have been using the Revita EPS from DS Laboratories for about three weeks and my eyelashes are definately thicker and about 5% longer thus far. Will update as I progress, but it's promising!

Here is a little info on the product:

Revita.EPS® deploys a breakthrough peptide complex, not a relabeled glaucoma drug like bimatoprost. Scientists believe that peptides, composed of structural amino acids, work by stimulating the expression of keratin genes and by improving overall eyelid health.

free skin care · Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:07 pm

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free skin care · Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:13 am

Anybody can post some pictures (before and after) for the results of their eyelashes???? I would like to improve on my eyelashes.....

Thanks everyone... Smile

cristaline wrote:

i'm totally new to this, but want to try one of them. which one is everyone liking, getting good results with but with zero to minimal side effects (if you're getting side effects, like iris darkening or skin darkening, please share!)

thank you so much!! will share when i decide on one. right now i am thinking of lilash, but now i just skimmed the rapid lash thread. *confused*

free skin care · Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:49 pm

I've used Lumigan on and off for the last two years or so. Even when used regularly, I only got some length and very slight thickening. Also tried mavala Double Lash, also a little meh for me. Don't get me wrong, the lumigan was certainly better than nothing, and my lashes can look quite striking with only one coat of mascara, but still...

Soooo. I have just bought Peptalash here in UK, made by Indeed Labs (Nanoblur) and will see how that goes. It retailed at £24 for 5mls, and claims results in as little as two weeks. Reviews varied, as ever! Based on 3 peptides. I've started tonight and will report back. Here is a link to their page:

http://www.indeedlabs.com/peptalash.html

Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:22 pm

Do your eyelashes return to normal when you discontinue use of lash serums? has anyone experienced their lashes actually falling out?

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