Lash Serums: Grandelash vs The Ordinary vs Olaplex (& the Science behind them)

[@sharon5026]

I have been using The Ordinary for brows (I have a bald spot in my eyebrow; one of the indignities of aging). It has been working but takes a long time, like months. I try it on my lashes but not consistently enough to judge it. I really appreciated all of the info you gave us. Great job.

[@lisasmith7]

Great video. My eyes were irritated within a day or two of using Grande lash. I just don't use any. I accept my lashes for what they are. Have a great week, Alice. ❌️ ⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I like that mentality! Hope you have a great week too 🥰

[@lisasmith7]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole 💕

[@calculatedspaces]

To quote Back to the Future, “this is heavy.” I 💜 the commitment to the trials of different brands. (over 3 years 👏) I have received an offer from Latisse, but I definitely wanted more information. I do think that it's very interesting to include peptides in formulas, but I would like specific callouts for each peptide in regard to function. I think the benefit does not outweigh the risk for me. I have long curly lashes so I just focus on health from within. ✨ Thanks for sharing! ✨

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I think that’s a smart plan, and I am glad you recognize that you have nice lashes to begin with! I actually started doubting whether mine were ever really “that bad” or if I just believed mascara commercials circa 2003 (sadly, probably that! 👀)

[@ceciliagovea]

I've also seen ophthalmologist warn about extreme eye dryness from the consistent use of prostaglandin analogs, so I'm with you on this one. I don't think it's worth the risk 😔

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yup, and sadly there’s just not enough research on long term effects 😞

[@oliviaspring9690]

Honestly it seems easier, and cheaper, to just buy a spoolie and apply some aloe vera or decent hair oil to the lashes.

[@maddy3562]

I was using the Ordinary lash serum and it was really hard not to let it get into my eyes, i ended up getting dry eyes, (likely due to the serum, as it was the only change in my routine). My eyes were so bloodshot and uncomfortable. Thankfully my dry eyes are better since stopping the serum and medicated eye drops and eye balm, and it took 2 months for my eyes to look and feel normal again. I will only use this for my brows, but not on or around my lashes.

[@SarahMcAshan]

Same here! I have Sjogren's Syndrome, so anything that even might increase dryness is not worth the risk to me. I also notice that some lash serums have benzalkonium chloride as a preservative, and that's super irritating to my clinically dry eyes.

[@robertamandab7932]

I used Latisse and I got really bad dry eye and like these milia type white bumps along my eyelids and lash line. I was so sad but I had to quit using it.

[@marietollett8323]

Alice, thank you so much!! I’m going to throw out my lash serums. I have enough eye problems as it is, I don’t need to add inflammation and dry eye to it. Thank you for helping me save future money❣️ Have an amazing week ✨

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Glad it was helpful! I wish we had more long term research, but until we do..phew, it’s hard to say whether these are a good idea!

[@sererev]

I've used prostaglandins to manage my glaucoma for a few years. They did make my bottom lashes longer and make lashes grow around my tear duct too, but I had to switch to a different medication after a few years because I developed an intolerance to them. My eye doctor said that's fairly common too, they are indeed known to be irritating.

[@TatexLy]

Thanks for always giving us objective empirical data ❤️

[@Criticalbeauty411]

I was so disappointed when I got a sample of one of these w prostaglandins and I immediately had a reaction. My lash line became swollen and red and after 24 hours I looked like I had gotten stung by a bee lol I guess the only silver lining is that I was fortunate enough to get a sample and I didn’t have to purchase it! I really wanted it to work for me because I’m terrible at applying falsies. this was really helpful in pointing out that it’s not really as great as it sounds long-term! (Another thing that’s fortunate is false lashes have gotten easier to apply!) i’m also so grateful to finally hear a review of the Olaplex!!!!! Looking at it I couldn’t justify spending the money without at least hearing people talk about it first because, like you said it’s not like hair I really didn’t know what something like this would do for my lashes! Anyway, another really fantastic video. Thank you so much for explaining all of this!

[@Criticalbeauty411]

I totally forgot I tried to use the serum up in my eyebrows, but I kept forgetting to use it. I had no reaction there but the fat loss thing really freaks me out, even if it’s a very very long shot!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh gosh I’m so sorry to hear! Although yes, in a sense it really is a silver lining. I think the real problem here is that we don’t know what these do long-term. They work, yep! But…what happens after 5-10 years of use? Yeah the olaplex is nice, but whew that’s pricey!

[@dky4]

I loooved how my lashes looked while using Grandelash & Revitalash. But over time my eyes became extremely red, dry, irritated and tired. If I used the serum at night I could barely open my eyes in the morning. Also would get regular styes. Safe to say I had to stop & accept my natural lashes 🙃

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow, ouch! So sorry to hear that happened 😔

[@amyamy8177]

First up - i was super excited for this one and you did not dissapoint :D secondly i have an idea: For the leftover the ordinary lash serum. use it on one eye only - then once you are done with the bottle you will know for sure if it does enough :D also now i am kinda wondering about the scalp equivalent: rogaine vs the ordinary multi-peptide serum for hair density (or some other over the counter hair serum)

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I hate how good of an idea this is All right. I’m keeping my falsies around just in case I end up walking around looking lopsided 🤣😂 (thanks for the suggestion!)

[@amyamy8177]

if you do end up looking lopsided i will 100% buy the ordinary lash serum O.o@@AliceintheRabbitHole

[@jFlowers598]

Thank you for the thorough video! I really needed to hear that. I go through phases of using Rapidlash(has prostaglandin) and LOVE the results every time and then regrets it because the wrinkles I get under my eyes 😢 it’s almost like an addiction 😅🤦🏻‍♀️ love your suggestion about using it occasionally for an event!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I wish I could find the article I got that idea from. Until the time we get research on what’s going on with these, especially long term studies, it seems like the best option ☺️

[@celiareed1402]

I used Latisse and was so in love with the way my lashes grew, I failed to notice how red and irritated my eyes were. A friend had to point it out. 😢😢❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Aw oh no! You understand me though. Those lashes are ~distracting~ (from…inflammation and such 😅)

[@celiareed1402]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I totally understand you! One day I’ll do an Alice and try fake lashes!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😁💕

[@Arbee1000]

That’s so interesting that you mentioned The Ordinary might not do much if you don’t need it, because I’ve observed the same thing. I used Ordinary on my lashes for several months and it made my lower lashes, which were always kind of sparse, noticeably filled in and longer. But it didn’t make a noticeable difference to my upper lashes, which were already decently long/dense. Ordinary has worked amazingly well on my brows too. As for Grande, I used it on my brows for probably a year and it didn’t seem to do anything. However I’ve been using GrandeLash on my lashes for a few months and I see noticeable results on both my upper and lower lashes. I haven’t had any irritation or odd hair growth yet. I have dry eyes but neither serum has seemed to make it any worse. Even though I love having longer lashes, I’ve decided that once I finish this tube of GrandeLash I’m going to stop using any lash serum because I’m worried about long term side effects around my eyes. My upper lashes are naturally decent and I work from home so no one is around to enjoy my long lashes with me anyway. However, I will keep using Ordinary on my brows.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing! Can I ask if it was a similar situation for your brows, or did it do more for them? (I haven’t tried anything for my brows, oddly enough!)

[@Arbee1000]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole The Ordinary is working really well on my brows. I apply it morning and night and my brows are noticeably more filled in. GrandeBrow didn’t seem to do much, if anything, for my brows! (Also interesting is that GrandeLash and GrandeBrow have the exact same ingredients in the same order, yet they’re sold in different size tubes with different prices.)

[@robertamandab7932]

Is the formula the same for the Grande lash and the brow serums?

[@Arbee1000]

@@robertamandab7932 Yes, when I compared the ingredients between GrandeLash and GrandeBrow, the ingredients were exactly the same, in the same order. The only difference I can tell is that they come with different brush tips and different amounts of product.

[@robertamandab7932]

@@Arbee1000 okay. Thank you

[@db-gb5xi]

Hi Alice and thanks for the video. I've seen several videos on this now (an ophthalmologist and at least three derms) and now yours and I'd be inclined to just stick to mascara. Though the magnetic lashes intrigue me...

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

YUP, nothing wrong with good ol’ mascara! And these days, there are so many very, very good affordable options!

[@lexaille]

My experience with The Ordinary serum and the one from Romand (Han All Lash Serum): I lost a chunk of lashes a few months ago. I was just curling my lashes one day and a whole half inch section just decided to jettison off my eyelid. No pain, no excessive pulling, no warning. So I started to use the Romand lash serum directly on my lashes and The Ordinary serum on my lash line and, while they may have helped somewhat with regrowth, the biggest thing I've noticed is much less fallout, especially when I curl my lashes. I was never expecting them to give me longer darker lashes but, like you mentioned, the lashes I do have "feel" healthier.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😰😰 that is one of my biggest fears, oh noooo Glad to hear it’s helping though! I really do feel “restoration” is a good word to describe what those serums seem to do best.

[@Esoteraeon]

How are your lashes doing now with this combo? I'm going to try it!

[@MsWalkaLot]

I always had nice eyelashes until the "big m" (menopause) struck and I found myself with diddly little stumps. After all the other symptoms this was the final straw. I wasn't having it! I've been using Revitalash since February and love my lashes again. I do get the occasional flare up of reaction every now and then but i think it's getting less as I get used to it. I'd say I've lost some fat from above my eyes but in my case that's not such a bad thing because I have hooded eyes and the hoodedness seems less. I dont think I'll ever stop using Revitalash and I'll sleep on the street before I give it up! 😂 Anyway, the best thing of all - I was worried about getting ripped off and the product not working. I stated doing research online and indirectly found you!! Hurrah! ❤❤❤ Kind of hoping The Ordinary hair peptide stuff restores my thinning hair... one can but hope... sigh.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh dear, I am SO glad you mentioned this as it’s something I forgot. One of the many articles I read spoke with an ophthalmologist, and they did say there may be an unspoken benefit thus far for hooded lids! Granted, it’s still important to watch for inflammation (do you think it might be that in the act of getting used to it, you managed the application better? Meaning could it be a dose-dependent sensitivity?)

[@MsWalkaLot]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I may have got better at applying it and not getting it on my skin but I do think I'm building up a tolerance. Probably not a good thing but I can't give "Big M" my eyelashes... I can't!

[@xlaughing]

I used Lilash for a couple years around 2018/2019 and had the same experience, initially I loved my longer lashes but ended up with a darkened and irritated lashline. Thankfully it went away after I stopped using it!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow yep, sounds like we had the same story! I’m glad to hear the irritation went away. I’m grateful mine did too, as I admit I started to panic for a bit there (took a few months for my lash line to fully bounce back 😰)

[@pamorama]

Such a good video!. I like The Ordinary lash serum and will continue to use it-even though as you said, it really isn’t a highly noticeable result. What I did get was a little bit of increase in thickness at the corners of my eyes where I had lost eyelashes now that I’m 60. I just mainly feel like it keeps my eyelashes healthy, and I lose far fewer than I did before I started using it.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@JelenaP991]

I am using lash serum from Korean brand Rom&nd. I wont make you lashes grow like grande lash, but makes them thicker, stronger and healthier

[@BucolicNightlife]

Obviously the topic got me to click this video, the breadth of information you present got me to stay-but the ChubbyEmu shout out and “aspirin cuts off your COX” got you my subscription. 🎉🤝👍

[@montananerd8244]

I will never use another lash serum, no matter what ingredients. I had mutant lashes growing in weird places! I used a faux-high end (high retail price but unknown brand, popular with subscription boxes, prob just intended to be drugstore price point) lash serum from ipsy, whose ingredients indicated it was just an oil moisturizer. I have too many lashes but it's not cute (2-3 lines of them, and many go in weird directions, they always hook my lower lashes or poke my eye), but i figured it would make a nice moisturizer for my eye area. Oh my! I grew two bizarre lashes, one noticeably higher than my lash line, the other eyelash GREW UNDER THE TOP LAYER OF MY SKIN. Fortunately, both 'died' and went away after i threw it out. I dont know what was really in that serum, but i am now very suspicious of all of them.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😱😱 well that sounds like quite the experience!! Thank you for sharing

[@NavilleT]

something I've noticed is that using eye creams with peptides seem to help my lashes look a bit longer and fuller so I believe the ordinary serum could have noticeable results for me. The body shop have also recently launched an eyelash serum with peptides :)

[@Joss-Fragrance-Mixology]

Awesome video Alice!!!👏👏👏

[@Me-jb9en]

I use FEG Serum on both eyelashes and brows. I put it on after I cleanse face, then put on both eyelashes. Then I put it on again after cleansing face at night. I've never had any problems with FEG! Try it and see how you look after 60 days. My hair color is blonde, but when I put FEG Serum on lashes/brow, I can definitely see the growth. I've NEVER had any problems with FEG!! Give it a try!😊

[@kr59137]

It just seems too risky around my eyes. The thought of growing lashes out of my tear ducts really creeps me out too. One surprising benefit of Tretinoin for me has been a huge improvement in my poor, overplucked eyebrows from the early 2000s. It's really noticeable since I got into the higher percentages, I'm at .14% now. Sadly no benefits for my eyelashes, lol.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh interesting! Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@R_cccc]

TYSM for this video Alice!! Much appreciated 🩷🩷🩷 I’m using Korean brand Etude House lash serum

[@mayraord1]

I love the sweed beauty lashes. It 9s made of peptides and the results are really good

[@loriwicker1701]

Excellent video. Very informative, I do not plan on using any of the products you shared. Thank you Alice.

[@kathleenbenjamin4567]

I used grande lash for several months and started to see hair growing on the top of my cheek bones. Very strange.

[@marytisdale1548]

Great video! I'm on my second tube of the Ordinary lash serum (bought 2 on sale) and it has done basically nothing. Revitalash, on the other hand, provided great results but was just too pricey. I think I'll stick with a lash primer and mascara as it works well enough for me.

[@Apixybom]

I’ve plucked my eyelashes because of the feeling of them falling out or just poking into my eye. And I feel like it messed up the growth of my eyelashes. They aren’t heavily damaged like that, they look good still, but I feel like because of my plucking I might have some patches missing hair, one eye doesn’t look full like the other. So I bought the Ordinary just to be safe, and hope that there aren’t any side effects. As I have watched some lash serum videos concerning these products, I’ve heard good reviews from the Ordinary so I hope I can have a good experience. 👍🏾

[@armellep.4237]

Hi Alice, great informative video, thx! 2 things: (1) u look especially fabulous, healthy and glowing today! (2) try Reviv Lash/brow Serum… prosta/prota analogs-free and did wonders for me!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! ☺️

[@SarahMcAshan]

Long term inflammation. Falling lashes. Per-orbital fat loss. Spooky Season is here for real, because this is a horror story! Thank you for the nuanced discussion of the research and case reports. These products are simply not worth the risk to me, even though my lashes are thinning with age and long-term autoimmune eye disease. Side note: that lip color is fantastic, and I like the soft-matte finish.

[@cynthiavazquez4679]

Yo uso olaplex y me va muy bien, no me reseca, no me arde y se ven saludables.

[@Randomness6969]

Great video 🥰🥰

[@amyamy8177]

i now you just did a deepdive but i am curious about barrier repair - what can actually restore/improve the barrier and what are gimmicks? (i assume ceramides, urea, madecassoside and panthenol would work) but i find the topic interesting particularly because so many people are trying to tolerate actves and incorporate barrier repair to do so and i am just wondering what a good scientific approaxh would actually be :D

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

In short, they all have limited research supporting their efficacy (kinda applies to skincare as a whole, save certain well established ingredients ie tret/bha). The catch seems to be figuring out what your skin responds best to aaaand the best formulations.

[@hosaisg8758]

Great content Alice! Thank You. I may add that I've been using neuBrow serum on my eyebrows for ~ 2 yrs, & brows became thicker lush and dark. I'm in my late 50s so historically speaking I've had beautiful dark thick lashes and brows all my life - then menopause arrived. NeuLash also has serum for eye lashes - I used it as well & it works. Due to eye irritation I stopped using it, then I read an article about side effects on the eye. So, I use the lash serum on my brows (have 2 tubes of it). Your thoughts Alice?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

So funny enough, that’s actually harder for me to answer. Since the original use was eye-related, there’s even less research on the impact on the brow area! That said, I’m seeing comments from people who report no issues with PA-containing lash serums. So I guess it could come back down to: if it’s working out for you, personally?

[@hosaisg8758]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole thanks dearest! I also appreciate your scientific references. I myself am a scientist, chemist, pharmacist, therefore I look at claims differently just like yourself. Sending you love & blessings Alice. 💐🙏

[@Dr_RenDiamond]

i wonder how grande lash would work on eyebrows, would it have as many risks? idk but the experiences ive read in the comments are definitely keeping me suspicious of the reward vs risks

[@SarahMcAshan]

I accidentally discovered a brow product that works with no side effects on me--the Bare Minerals Strength and Length brow gel, which has a combo of Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 and Red Clover extract (together known as Capixyl in the trade). I got the gel because Lisa Eldridge recommended it as a good brow gel, and 2 months later I looked in the mirror and couldn't tell whether I'd filled in my brows or not! My brows were not thicker than they'd ever been, mind you, just thicker than they were--say, they went back in time about a decade's worth? Also, I'd started getting a few hairs with no color, like platinum/silver, and I no longer have those; my old color is restored for some reason. I assume the pale hairs reached the end of their lives, fell out, and the replacements grew back with color (which on me is red/blonde/light brown--redheads don't have solid red brows!) I tried their mascara from the same Strength and Length line, and while it was non-irritating, I noticed no difference in my lashes. I don't wear mascara every day anymore though, so that could be it.

[@nganph38]

If possible, you can try the SWEED lash serum, a brand from Sweden. Ingredients are completely natural and so far I have heard many good reviews.

[@annikaknoche6362]

I have a friend who grew amazing lashes by using castor oil. So I’m going to try that.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I’m curious about castor oil too! Seems a lot of folks swear by it

[@innerview6298]

Yes it worked for my friend, she just removed her eye make up with castor oil for years and got huge lashes. It just takes twice as long, atleast 4 months to see some results, but people who has used for years they have really thick and long lashes + skin around the eyes are smooth.

[@catherinep3458]

thanks for your info. My only worry about the ordinary lash serum is the last ingredient, Chlorphenesin ive read is also a prostaglandin inhibitor :/ not seen much info on this however so still dont think ill use it. The other eyelash serums i used actually did droop my eyes

[@marionallen2222]

Perfect timing … I was just thinking of buying this …wow … it’s a no ! thank you a million … I was noticing my eyebrows falling out I think I got my retinol too close I put my tretnoin on my upper eyelid on accident it was burning 🥵 idk I just started that CosRx peptide serum I’m like what in that would cause my eyebrows to fall out 🤣 I hope it stops I have super over plucked brows that don’t grow in anyway … how would these make hair grow? Do they do that? I was gonna try castor oil maybe … any advice 🤍🤍🤍🍀🍀🍀🪴🪴🪴

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Hmm so you’re thinking the tret could be correlating with brow loss? I’ve heard a few people report that, although I’m not sure on where that stands from a research perspective. What you could do is: apply Vaseline around your brows before the tret. That might help by preventing absorption (same principle in applying Vaseline to sensitive areas pre-retinoid). It’s a good idea to check with your doctor too. Hair loss is a sign that something is off, but the cause can be one of MANY different reasons.

[@madhurimalair833]

If it’s unopened it makeup and skincare is for a while. The expiration date is good how ever many months it says it’s good upon the day of opening the product which lets bacteria and air into the product thus making it go bad faster theoretically. But if it smells bad of off throw it out.

[@skynebula11]

very informative...thank you

[@tamizilla]

Hallo Alice, I am using the ordinary lash and brow serum and cosmetic grade caster oil. I actually have seen a difference after 3 months. I just want it to help I don't expect miracles. When I heard Lisa from Lisa Monique beauty saying she uses grande lash and doesn't mind the darking around eyes and brows I was nope! I have dark circles from being a celiac and crohns and milk allergy that I hate I was nope don't want that. I watched James Welch do a video on this too, that was enough too for me to pass.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow, thanks for sharing! Can I ask how you combine the two? (Like TO first, then the castor oil?)

[@tamizilla]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole sure, at the start of evening skincare routine I put the ordinary lash brow serum on then I start routine ending with moisturizer. Then I wait about an hour before I put on my chia seed oil on face and then with a set of lash brushes ( mascara type and liner ) tube set I can put cosmetics caster oil ( I only put a little bit in, every few weeks I clean and sanitize) and I go to sleep. I have been doing this for a year now. If not clear please tell me.

[@tamizilla]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole if you want I can dm you a picture of set.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Sure!

[@crystaldragonwoman]

Thank you. So useful…

[@carriespackman762]

At age 50 and in the depth of menopause you lose hair for me it was under my arms ..my head and eyelashes my dermatologist started me on lattise I used it everyday for six months with fantastic results then I switched to lattise two nights a week and caster oil the others ….nineteen years no side effects beautiful thick eyelashes

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing! I deeply hope researchers seek out folks like you, who have plenty of experience with these products. It’s time we figure out why these seem to work great for some, and not so great for others!

[@agnesfors5601]

Why is fat loss around the eye area bad for you? Except for it making you look older?😊

[@karlynej]

I used to use Latisse for a year. My lashes did get longer but, after hearing all of the negative effects people were getting I stopped. However, I never had any negative results.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing! It’s a shame that we don’t have more data from folks who have used these long term. It would be SO helpful!

[@mmt2667]

I've been using Latisse for 5+ years (about every other day) and haven't experienced any side effects. I would definitely stop if I did, though.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@gasparinha]

I used Babe Lash (another prostaglandin-analog serum) for 3-4 months last year, and did see significant results. I was a little unsettled by the reports of side effects, and I already have eye issues - contact wearer, seasonal allergies, chronic dry eye (treated with prescription drops) - so I decided not to continue it despite the fact that I hadn't had any side effects. I decided to try The Ordinary's serum instead, and it didn't work miracles, but it seemed to help me retain the lash fullness I got from the other serum. My eyes have been really irritated this summer (probably from the Canadian wildfires 😥), so I haven't used the serum regularly in months, and honestly, I haven't noticed that much of a difference. I'm easing into using it again, mainly just to see if it does anything, but Lash Princess is a safer bet, right?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

So sorry to hear your eyes have been irritated. Those wildfires have been awful 😞 But yep, good ol’ lash princess works! Thank you for sharing your experience

[@rhileynnna]

(Off topic)) Have you tried the new formulation of Laniege cream skin?? I’m so upset to see they changed it lol haven’t tried the new one I almost don’t want too because the old one is just so perfect already. If you tried it what’re your thoughts ?? If not are you planning on it? Also love this video !! Don’t know too much about lash serums people always told me (with mascara) my lashes look pretty long but I used to wear false lashes so I never thought my lashes were as long as I always wanted them to be.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I haven’t, although I’ve been meaning to! It looks like it might be an upgrade, but I also know the story of loving an older formulation. I hope it’s still nice!! 🥺

[@rhileynnna]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole me too! I’ve heard they’ve tried to cater to more skin types & they just ended up making it less moisturizing :(

[@Tiffany24117]

SHARING FACTS. Prostaglandin free lash serums are a waist of time because it doesn't prevent the lash fall out phase which is something you can't prevent. It's just something that naturally happens to everyone. In order to prevent your lashes from falling out and to keep your new long lash growth results. You need a lash serum that has a prostaglandin in it. Prostaglandins prevent the lash fall out phase!

[@CobraDove1111]

CASTOR OIL, cheap, for natural long, healthy lashes

[@sandrarogolino6456]

Thanks for this info. I was about to try Revive lash and brow. Please help. I don’t know if it works but I hear it’s great but that’s what they all say. 🙏🏻💕

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It absolutely works! But be aware of the risks (as well as the lack of long term research)

[@sandrarogolino6456]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thanks Alice. I can’t find any risks with this particular one. Maybe I’m not looking enough.

[@littledoo]

@@sandrarogolino6456 So many lash names that start with R 🤪 but Reviv (no e) doesn’t have prostaglandins. I was thinking of trying it since I’ve used prostaglandins for years and years.🫤

[@Jen-if2it]

Alice, have you looked into Gothamista's essence collab with sora de rue? It's ginseng based but no alcohol or added perfume. I'm super curious but it's $$.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I have! I would like to try it, hoping I can find the time to in the future

[@demianaemad8497]

Do u think if I use niacinamide booster mixing with my moisturizer this will make me see good results?? Or it is a waste of Money when mixing boosters

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

You could try it? Niacinamide is a pretty flexible ingredient, so mixing typically works (in your hands before applying, not together in a jar) Sometimes mixing can impact certain ingredients though. Tbh your best bet might be to write Paula’s choice (iirc?) and ask if they think it’s a good idea!

[@lalayastill610]

but we do tint our lashes sometimes, so olaples ftw

[@tinakaminsky3477]

I would love to know how you feel about using these products in your eye brows.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Sadly I’ve yet to try anything on my brows (oddly enough!) - hypothetically, they could serve the same functions around the brows though

[@AuroraCarlisle]

Every time I used Latisse/Careprost, I woke up with crusty, itchy eyes and that red puffy line at the lashes. Inflammation is absolutely an issue. :\

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😱😱

[@PaigeJulianStafford]

I had constant eye itching, irritation, and recurring styes. No fun! Definitely not worth it!

[@maryanmohamed2968]

Can i use grande lash serum for the brows???

[@Stunterclips]

Olaplex actually started selling a brow serum recently!

[@Jen-if2it]

I have tried three different lash growth serums, all of them leave my eyes dry and irritated.

[@demianaemad8497]

Is it true that copper peptides Can cause cancer when using in skincare products

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Hmm I think you might be thinking of growth factor peptides? Those are purported to be mitogenic, not mutagenic - meaning they may facilitate tissue growth (hence the name), but they don’t cause mutations (ie the development of cancer). That said, as a precaution, it’s recommended not to use growth factors if you have or suspect you may have skin cancer. Hope that helps!

[@demianaemad8497]

​@@AliceintheRabbitHoleis copper peptide considered a growth factor?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

No they’re very different

[@Mokawoo]

Grandemd gave me eye wrinkles from the irritation I should have listened to the Sephora employee :/

[@lisasmith7]

Hi Alice ❌️⭕️

[@Labrexa]

🐰

[@melindagenitempo2359]

I got the lash extensions about 7 or 8 years ago. Disaster . I looked like a rabbit 🐇 so I used grande lash to grow them back out. I just bought babe lash about 3 or 4 weeks ago. Alot of people are seeing crazy results with spoiled child hair skin nails lashed so I'm thinking about that . And alot of people swear by black Jamaican castor oil. We do alot of falsies for events parties weddings etc. Easy to get them on elissa. Hard to do it myself lol

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yes it does seem many swear by castor oil! I’m curious myself 🤔

[@RandyandCyndi]

NOOOOOOOOO!

[@LoveMyGSDs]

I’ve used a prostaglandin analog for 10+ years. I personally haven’t observed any Periorbital fat loss beyond what is normal between the ages of 40 and 50. Dude, the tear duct hair though…. tweezer a girl here, too. Ouch!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Tbh we need researchers to round up those of you who have stuck with it for a long period of time. It’s one of those things that I’m shocked hasn’t already happened!

[@LoveMyGSDs]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole it’s pretty ridiculous that it hasn’t happened. There are a whole lot of us who haven’t had any negative side effects so we’ve just kept using them……

[@noprogressionisregression6854]

So I just want to make a couple of points. If you are still unsure about how you feel about these, let me tell you a little story; I had been using the babe lash growth serum and really didn't have any issues with it but hated the fact that I had to keep using it and I read that the ordinary lash serum was healthier because it only uses peptides. Well one day I was in a huge rush and I applied my lash serum. I noticed within a couple hours my I was extremely irritated and I had remembered that earlier I had experienced some weird discoloration in my eye. At that point I should have rinsed my eyes. Long story short the next morning at 5 a.m. I woke up at in such extreme discomfort that I started crying and moaning. I couldn't close my eyes or keep them open because of the pain. Thank God I was able to get someone in my house to help me. I woke up my mom and she took me to the emergency room. They ended up saying am I was extremely irritated. LOL, no s***. They gave me some steroid eye drops and within 30 minutes I started to feel better. I am sending the ordinary the bill for this. Apparently I'm not the only one that has had issues with the serum. I still have a huge red mark in my eye that you would take me from time to time. I will say that babe lash worked pretty well for me. I also didn't have much irritation from it.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wowww. I am so sorry that happened to you!! 😱😱 Have you had any communication with TO since this happened? Would love to know what they have to say 👀