Eyelash Enhancers- the Latest Gimmick?

      Caught up with the latest craze to get perfect full, long, and thick lashes? Well I certainly have! I tried a full year of eyelash extensions at multiple locations at varying price ranges. While the first few applications looked great, I found that over time my eyelashes, like anything else, needed time to breath and rejuvenate. It was a hard transition to go from perfect eyelashes to little "stubs" so I ventured out into the world of eyelash enhancers. I was skeptical at first as I didn't really believe that a serum could achieve the eyelashes I desired. However, I was proven wrong.

      One of my favourites is B Kamins Chemist Eyelash Fortifier ($99.00) found at your local Sephora store. It was extremely easy to use and you only needed a small dab per eyelash. I applied it once a day before bed and experienced no irritation. My eyelashes are naturally thin and short but over a three week period, they grew in length and volume. In order to keep my eyelashes growing during the day, I also purchased Peter Thomas Roth's Mascara from the "Lashes to Die for Collection" ($25.00) found at Sephora as well. It worked really well during the day to keep my eyelashes growing and volumized.

What are your thoughts Julie?

     Jen, I completely agree with you. I too didn't believe such products ever existed or if they did, would in no way actually help your eyelashes grow longer until I actually tried it! Like Jenn, I also have short, fine, and sparse lashes. Being of Asian ethnicity, many of us face the challenges of trying to "enhance" our short little lashes with eyelash extension services and wearing temporary falsies which I still love.

     I heard about a product called Stimulash by Fusion Beauty ($99.00) which can be purchased at Sephora. A girl I knew posted a picture on Facebook of her lashes before and after using this product and the results were UNREAL! Just like many other women would, I sought out reviews for the product to see what others who have used it thought and it sounded promising so I thought I'd give it a try. I applied it every night consistently before I went to bed and a few weeks later, I noticed a drastic difference in not only the length but my lashes looked fuller and curled naturally. It definitely was money well spent and I love that a little bottle lasts a long way. I always top off my lash look with my most FAVOURITE mascara ever, BADGal by Benefit Cosmetics ($19.00). It gives me the extra length and volume I need without the clumping and flaking!

     An alternative to eyelash growth stimulators, though I've had both and think they're both great, really depends on what your needs are. If you're looking for that quick fix or just the evening or weekend, I would highly recommend semi permanent eyelash extensions which can be done at most salons and spas. The service takes about an hour and is applied by a trained technician. Each lash bundle is applied with an adhesive which will eventually wear off after awhile. I found that depending on how aggressive you are with your eye care routine or how much eye make up you actually wear, it doesn't last as long as you'd like. If you're someone seeking long term permanent results like I was, I would definitely recommend eyelash growth serums such as the ones we've used because we know it works!