Latisse Eyelash Growth Treatment Reviews
Summary:
Latisse is the first and only FDA approved eyelash enhancement product. Produced by Allergen (the same company who manufactures Botox), the prescription is used to treat hypotrichosis, a technical term for having too few eyelashes.
The company confidently promises the users of Latisse fuller, longer, thicker, and luscious lashes. The confidence arises from the presence of the bimatoprost as an active ingredient in the product that is known to promote lash growth.
However, there are reviews that suggest the possibility of allergic reactions to certain ingredients in the product besides few side effects that is common while using Latisse. Though most of the side effects are reversible once the use of the product is discontinued, it is a cause for concern among several customers.
Latisse Ingredients:
Active ingredient in Latisse is bimatoprost, which is an FDA approved drug used to treat glaucoma and manage ocular pressure. One of the side effects of using this drug is hair growth, which is effectively used by Allergan in Latisse to promote eyelash growth.
The inactive ingredients include benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium phosphate, dibasic, citric acid and purified water.
Prolonged use of Benzalkonium chloride may cause allergic reactions in sensitive users. Latisse has to be applied once a day to the base of the upper eyelashes with a sterile, disposable applicator for a minimum of eight weeks before expecting to see any noticeable difference in the appearance of the eyelashes.
Latisse Pros:
- The official website of Latisse provides extensive information on the product, its usage, and the probable side effects and how to treat them.
- Allergan has the patent for the use of the active ingredient bimatoprost, which is approved by FDA for cosmetic purposes.
- The product priced at $120 is not very expensive in comparison with other products in the same category and is known to produce results albeit at a slow pace.
Latisse Cons and Side Effects:
- Redness of the eye, itching sensation at the application site, eye irritation, and dryness in the eye are some of the common side effects of using Latisse.
- Some customers have complained of darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation) around the application site.
- There have been cases of the lashes falling out and discoloration of the eyes, may be due to being allergic to one or many of the ingredients, in which case, it is best to discontinue use and seek medical help.
- The product takes a long time to work, as long as 4 months, to see any noticeable results.
- Once you stop applying Latisse, your lashes immediately go back their original state.
- Some doctors aren’t yet familiar with the prescription.
Latisse Side Effects:
Some of the most common side effects of Latisse include redness of the eye and an itching sensation at the application site. The product may also cause eye irritation or dryness. In some cases, users of Latisse noticed hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) around the area where the formula was applied. This condition may be reversible after you stop using the product. Though rare, some users found that Latisse caused their lashes to fall out, which is generally attributed to being allergic to one of the ingredients.
Verdict:
Latisse replete with all the necessary ingredients to be the best possible eyelash growth product falls short in few key areas:
- the list of potential side effects,
- the strict regulations for its usage,
- the mandatory prescription for its purchase,
- and the slow countdown to see expected results makes one wonder if its worth going through the hassle to find out whether the product works while there are better options available.
Moreover, the site clearly states that one has to continue the use of the product to maintain the length and thickness of the lashes for once you discontinue usage the lashes return to their earlier appearance in a matter of few weeks.
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It has been 2 months I am using Latisse but I feel my eyelashes have not experienced some sort of changes. Now I have a feeling inside me that I have wasted my money on the product. My families’ comments were “the product sucks” because they were also waiting for the results but it didn’t work out in the way we all expected.
Well the question people will ask “Does it really works?”, and the answer is YES but if it is used consistently and with regularity, surely it will give results in the form of beautiful long lashes.
I have been using the product but I have not received any results yet but I can understand that the results will start to slightly appear after 1 month of use maybe. But I am using it now and I have not faced any sort of side effects. The product is also very easy to use.
After using it I can clearly identify between the less expensive products and this one because of the improvement I have experienced. The stuff is really recommended.
The product really worked for me, as I have clearly noticed the results. But the price of the product is very high and surely until now I am not sure whether the product’s performance is capable enough of matching its price. However I am still using it so hope for the best.
For 10 weeks it has been on Latisse. But after using the product I felt that my lashes have spread out in a very odd manner from my eyes, and it started took even worse than before using the product. Now my mascara doesn’t suits me at all. But the main problem with the product is that it is not made for every type of skin. As my eyes started to look reddish all the time. Now I have stopped using it, and in some week’s time I was happy to see my original lashes back which were much better in comparison with the one’s I had using the product.
While I cannot really comment on how well they worked, I was wondering if anyone tried it for a little while (2-3 weeks) semi-regularly and then stopped and now have shorter lashes than before. My lashes were really long to begin with, but I had two problem spots where the lash was half the length of the other ones (been like that for years) and thought maybe this would help…. Well, now my once nice thick, long lashes or about 75% of their original length
I used latisse for about 2 weeks and noticed that my short straight stumpy lashes did seem longer. I had to stop use because one morning I woke up with a stye on my lower lid. Went to the opthamologist. He was not thrilled to say the least that I was using this product. He stated he was dissappointed that the FDA approved this for lash growth. A week after my eye healed (dont know if related to latisse use) I started to use it again. Got strange results this time. Left eye lashes long and even. Right eye all different crazy lengths. Looks like a mismatch with my left eye!! Just ran out of the stuff. Dont think I’ll spend the big bucks on it again!
Ok so I’ve been using Latisse for 6 months and HAD beautiful results long dark thick eyelashes everyone commented on them. I continue to use it everyday as directed as I always have and over the past month and a half am losing all of the beautiful results, not to mention the money I feel I’ve wasted. I know this is true because I have documented my results on my digital camera. I don’t know what happened and I’m freaking out. Has anyone else had this happen? Somebody please help!!!
I started using latisse about a month ago, and originally had more lashes on my right eyelid then the left. I have noticed that as my eyelashes get longer (I’m guessing from using the latisse) they fall out much easier, even the really short ones too. I still have more on my right eye, as I originally did before using the latisse, but now they are just falling out easier. Has anyone else had this problem before? No matter how many nurses or doctors I call, no one at a dermatology clinic can seem to give me an answer at all. Is this normal for them to be falling out thisw easily? I did my make up today and had about 8 or 9 lashes fall out. Is that a sign of new ones coming in and growing? It would be great if someone could please help me with this, because if I can’t even get an answer from the sources themselves, I don’t know what else to think or do…
I would not recommend to use Latisse to anyone who has light skin. My eyelids are very brown and it looks awful. Also I have some eye pressure and I used Latisse only few times. I think it can be dangerous so I stopped using it immediately.
Latisse is prescription, so VERY expensive, I went to ebay and bought Rapidlash, new in sealed tube for $35. Retail they are about $65-80. Not a prescription, and sure did the job within 2 months.
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I seem to be having the same problem as Deb - I have been using Latisse for about 6 months. I started noticing a difference at 3 weeks, and the results were great. Now, about 6 months later, my lashes seem to be going back to the way they were before I started using it. I, too, am freaking out, and wondering if my lashes are going through a “slow growth” phase and will return, or if my few months of great lashes are now a thing of the past. I have been using the product continually as directed. Anyone have any answers?
I have been using Latisse for several months. I had very skimpy lashes and Latisse definitely made them longer and thicker, although they are not equally thick on both eyes. Also, my discolored eyelids are very noticeable. They are now a reddish brown that I try to cover up with make-up because people have commented on it. In case you are wondering, it does not help regrow eyebrows - I’ve tried. Overall, I am pleased with the product but wish it weren’t so costly and needing a prescription. I will continue to buy it probably because I have never had nice lashes until now.
I was skeptical but I really wanted to try it since plastic surgery is not in my budget! After 4 weeks of using Latisse I have noticed new growth and the lashes I had have lengthened. Yes it does work and the only side effects I have noticed are itching and burning after application but not enough to stop using it. One way to make a bottle last longer is to place one drop in the bottle cap and only use one applicator for each eye. One drop is plenty for both eyes and makes the supply last twice as long, highly recommend.
I also had good results with Latisse but now it doesn’t seem to be working anymore. I’ve been using it faithfully, every night for about a year. After 16 weeks of use, my lashes were gorgeous but lately they seem to have reverted back to their normal stubbiness despite my nightly use of the product.
I too have uneven eyes– left eyelashes are longer and thicker than the right. Also my eye lids are more red than they usually are– plus increased dry eye. Also, this morning while applying eye makeup, my lids in the inner corner are peely- like an eczema. I think I have to discontinue.
since i have been using my own brush, can i get some sort of credit for the 60 brushes that the latisse comes with? it’s such a waste.the bottle of latisse is only 1/2 full. does anyone else noticed that?
I have been using Latisse for 5 months and had GREAT results for 3 1/2 months. Over the past 6 weeks, my lashes seem to be returning to their “regular” state…thinner and shorter and not as dark. I have used this product consistently EVERY night as directed. I too noticed that one eye was thicker than the other and one was a little longer but I LOVED the results. I don’t know if it’s a starting over process or what, but it’s disappointing to lose the progress I made when I’ve spent so much money.
I’ve used Latisse and have had success with longer thicker lashes, but it takes about 3 months. The doctor I got this from said to use a eyeliner brush, not the brushes that come with the product as these brushes absorb too much of the liquid and use it every 3 times a week and you will get the same result. I’ve had a little discoloring of my eyelid and some irritation, but not enough for me to stop. The pros outweigh the cons. I love having long eyelashes, but I wonder if long term use will stop working or have any long term affects.
Been using latisse week 3 now, all thanks to the eyelash extension which in return gave me no eyelashes! At the start, alot like all of you i was skeptical but i was desperate after a years use of eyelash extensions.
At week 3 today, i can feel some of my eyelashes hit my face when i shut it, i see growth at the areas that had none, and overall very excited to see the lashes at week 24.
I did experience redness, puffyness, slight itching/dermatiatis near the crease of the eye, and alot more sensitiveness to bright light. But all of which the time i had my eyelash extensions removed and could have possibly contributed.
I am now using the MAC 2.0 eyeliner brush, and so far one drop helps serve for both upper lid, lower lid, and eyebrows. I’m hoping that by using this brush it would help with the discoloration everyone’s talking about.
Also read alot of reviews that the long lashes may shed their length to 70% after long periods of use and is a cycle, that will need to be kept , maintaining to be kept at 100% growth. Which i am guessing the product should not be overused and only be, three times a week after full growth @16 weeks.
Hope this helps, good luck laidies!
had exact same results as deb and michelle…i just stopped using latisse and am hoping my lashes at least return to normal….but right now it looks really bad…i will not use this again….
I used Latisse (actually I just bought the $14 identical generic version, Careprost, on-line) for 7 months.
Sure, you get great lashes, but unfortunately I also got the dreaded dark purple/red skin discoloration around my eyes and it looked so awful I eventually had to discontinue the product because people were constantly commenting on it. Makes you look sick, and no amounts of make-up can cover it.
I miss my great lashes but the freaky red eyelids made it not worth it. I wish they could tweak the formula to address this very real problem.
I have been using latisse for over a year and it was great for atleast 9 months. My eyelashes got so thick and long. Everyone commented on them. Now all my long lashes have almost all fallen out and the lashes left are short and thin and seem to come out easily too. I have gaps and am wondering if new ones will come in. I will stop using it now. Why doesn’t the company tell you this. I suspect they knew it only worked for a certain period of time. The body must get used to the drug and get rebound of some type. It is very depressing.
I have had eye infections, sties on my eyes and gaps in my lashes from this product. My eyes are dark and I look like I have been socked in the eyes. I have spent money on antibiotic ointments, drops, and pills to deal with the effect os Latisse. It is horrible. DO NOT USE THIS JUNK.
After 1 year of using Latisse my lashes on my left eye have started falling out & are now stubby & short w/a few lashes still long. My right eye lashes are fine; not full but OK when I use mascara. I used Latisse every other day as directed b/c I am on the “maintenance” part of using Latisse. After reading all the various posts it seems there are many other people whose lashes have fallen out after using Latisse for 6+ months. I think we should call their offices to let them know we are all experiencing problems w/their product & they need to address these issues ASAP. Here is Latisse TOLL FREE #
(800) 433-8871 and select option number two. Please post your reviews here so we can all know what is going on.
VERY DISSAPOINTED!! Latisse only works WHILE you use it. I had the same problem as Deb and Pam. I used Latisse as directed, never missed a night. I started seeing results after week 7. My lashes were amazing, long and you could feel the difference in thickness. However, it’s been 3 months after I stopped using it and my lashes feel worst than before. They are not long anymore and they feel very thin. I feel like I just wasted my money!!
I have used on and off for over a year. This product works great. My lashes do the same as some other reviewers. They grow long and thick and then after a few months become shorter again. THIS IS NORMAL! That is because just like your normaly lash growth cycle, the hair doesn’t stay permanently, they just spark new growth and make the cycle that they stay in much longer. They will fall out and new ones will come in just like your normal lashes without Latisse. Just keep using it and it continues to grow longer and thick again. Sometimes my become uneven also but that is because you are putting more solution on one side than the other. When I notice this then I put on a litte more one the other side and less on the longer side and they even out pretty quickly. Also, mine lasts 3 months because I use a fine tip eyeliner brush that doesn’t use up much liquid. It’s worth the money at that price. You couldn’t even see my lashes before and now they scrape my glasses all the time and everyone is always complementing me on them. Never thought that would happen to me. Good luck
I love this site and the honest critics from authors. I have been using this for one month and now have dark circles under my eyes. Don’t know if this is a side effect, but worth mentioning. My eyelashes do seem to be longer. I will stop using this and see if the dark circles go away. Will keep you informed. Good-luck to everyone using this product.
I used it for 6 months.At first it worked great.Then my lashes started to grow out crooked.Then I started to get these little white puss filled bumps by my lash line.Then my lashes started to fall out.Now I have very few eyelashes and bare spots. I tried it on my bottom lashes and they are fine and thick and long.I only had this problem with my top lashes.I stopped using it,and I hope my lashes grow back.
Wow, I can’t believe all of these reviews; I used Lattise for about 6 weeks, all of the sudden my lashes got so full and long, I actually had long bottom lashes, I was so excited. I had to quit using it because it was not in my budget; within a month I lost all of my bottom lashes and my top lashes are thinner than ever; I’m so sad.