We talk about eyelashes a lot over here. It’s one of my obsessions, sorry. You know I was getting lash extensions for a while. I wrote about my experience, with some tips & tricks here… but to be honest, it just got too expensive. I tried some less expensive places but the quality of the extensions was not nearly as nice as the more expensive place, and getting them filled every three weeks or so was a) too time consuming and b) still too expensive.
But anyway. I tried something this week that really truly works and gave me some big fat long lashes. This is a three step process and takes a little longer in the morning but it is so worth it. Before I brush my teeth, I coat my lashes heavily with the fiber primer end of Lashem Double Trouble Mascara. It’s got these white fibers that adhere to your lashes, fattening them up and giving some extra length. After brushing my teeth, the fibers have dried and I add a few coats of the mascara side. The mascara that comes with it is just okay, so I also layer on a coat or two of my trusty They’re Real Mascara. The whole thing takes just a few minutes but seriously — my lashes have never looked better, sans extensions. I should note that the combo does not flake or smudge… I put it on at 9am and it’s still going strong at 9pm.
At night I have taken to using Peter Thomas Roth’s Lashes to Die for Turbo Serum. A few friends have recommended it to me and I haven’t seen results yet — but it takes four weeks and I just started last week. (I have also heard really good things about neuLASH.)
I just got They’re Real Mascara in my birchbox cannot wait to try it. It’s funny but I’ve been doing that for years to fake the long lashes. I used to use origins “underwear for lashes” and my regular mascara. I just switched to double extend mascara by L’oreal, it is cheaper and works just as well.
“Underwear for lashes” is my secret trick too! I’ve found it doesn’t matter which mascara (high – YSL or low – Maybelline false lashes) I use post-primer since the Origins stuff is so effective!
I’m a huge fan of neuLash and use the neuBrow as well. Hope the PTR serum works well for you! I’d love to try that next.
I use the Peter Thomas Roth Serum and I definitely think it works! my eyelashes are more filled in and longer. It did take a few weeks to see noticeable differences though.
I mean if my lashes could look 10 percent as awesome as this girl’s?? sold. I also layer and you have me hooked on They’re Real… will have to test this. Thanks!
I used to just wear fake ones every day and actually most days they looked totally natural. Then I got lazy.
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I love Benefit’s mascara. its amazing. Have you tried dying your lashes jet black? Once I did it, I was hooked. And it’s amazing how long my natural lashes are, they are just super light too. I’m a big fan of just curling and going…
I totally need to try this! I got eyelash extensions once and they looked fantastic, but they irritated my eyes to the point where I felt like I had pink eye. I removed them well before they were ready to come off. I’ve never tried an eyelash primer or any sort of serum, but maybe I should considering that picture you posted.
Have you used any of Lancome’s mascaras? They are amazing!
I’ve gotten great results from the Urban Decay Lush Lash system.
I got lash extensions one time (my mom really wanted to get them so we went together) and while they look amazing, I hated the feeling of never being able to fully wash my make up off, and rub my eyes. I finally went and got Latisse, and it worked wonders. I stopped using it for a while, but now I’m motivated to try it again. Nothing beats some great lashes!
I really want to try Latisse, but got scared because I’d heard of it dying people’s blue eyes brown. Everyone says the best things about it…
Aw, I am going to have to try that, thank you 🙂
It’s a great idea, but nothing quite beats the real thing in my opinion