Eyelash Growth Products - Do You Get What You Pay For???

The cosmetically savvy are always looking for beauty secrets and products to enhance their personal appearance and glamorous look. Hair, skin, lips and nails are all important but eyes are the critical feature. In conversation, expression and all other aspects, the eyes tell the story and get the attention. And, it's long, luscious eyelashes that get the most attention. Just bat those lashes and the world is yours.

For the few who are naturally blessed with long eyelashes we say, congratulations. For the majority who want long lashes but need help, there are now many alternatives that will make eyelashes grow as never before. If fact, the market is filled with products and claims boasting all kinds of results. For those who really want to know, there are a number of successful eyelash growth products but at a price. Some as high as $160 and one as much as $480 for a full treatment. The real question is, "do you get what you pay for"?

In this article, we've attempted to evaluate some of the top performing eyelash growth products. We have not considered false eyelashes, individual eyelash extensions or other eyelash extension products. Although these are alternatives to achieving longer looking eyelashes, we've chosen to concentrate exclusively on products that actually stimulate natural eyelash growth. All the products evaluated cost more than $90 and provide reasonable results. Naturally, these results vary from user to user, depending on personal body chemistry and proper use of the product. Suffice it to say, each person must decide how a particular product works for them. However, they also need to know how to get the most for their money when choosing a product. If product-to-product results are similar, how do you get the best value? Here are the facts.

Jan Marini - Marini Lash

Marini Lash is a well established product that was one of the first eyelash grower in the market. Sold primarily via the internet, Marini Lash is priced at $160 for a 0.23 Fl Oz. bottle, which lasts about three months. The product is applied daily with a simple eyeliner brush. Marini Lash is not guaranteed and there is no specific timetable to see results.

RevitaLash

RevitaLash is also a well established product that is sold through a number of channels. The internet, beauty salons and on line beauty outlets are a few. RevitaLash is priced at $150 for a 0.13 Fl Oz. bottle, which is approximately a two to three month supply. Like Marini Lash, RevitaLash is applied daily using a simple eyeliner brush. Also like Marini Lash, RevitaLash is not guaranteed but is claimed to achieve results in 3 to 10 weeks.

NeuLash

NeuLash is a relatively new product that has reached prominence and exposure quickly. It is available at Neiman Marcus, on line and through other beauty outlets. Like RevitaLash, NeuLash is priced at $150 but for a 0.20 Fl Oz. bottle, which they claim to be a three month supply. NeuLash is also applied daily using a simple eyeliner brush. Unlike Marini Lash and RevitaLash, NeuLash offers a 90 day money back guarantee and boasts results in four weeks.

LiLash

LiLash is one of the better known eyelash growth products on the market. It's available through a number of channels including the internet, beauty salons, alternate beauty product websites and more. LiLash is priced at $140 for a 0.18 Fl Oz. bottle, which is stated to last 3 months. Like the others, LiLash is applied daily using a simple eyeliner brush. LiLash also offers a 90 day money back guarantee and claims results in 4-6 weeks. Although effective, LiLash is said to contain prostaglandin as a key ingredient. Prostaglandin and its derivatives are used to treat glaucoma and may cause a change in eye color or darkening of the skin.

ActivLash

ActivLash is another well known eyelash growth product selling at the upper end of the price range. It's available on the internet and through some other channels. ActivLash is priced at $129 for a 0.25 Fl Oz. bottle, lasting about 3 months. It too, is applied with a simple eyeliner brush. ActivLash comes with a 60 day money back guarantee and with results expected in 3 to 5 weeks.

Latisse

Latisse is a well advertised prescription drug available only through your doctor and pharmacist. Originally a cancer treatment drug, it was found to cause hair growth and determined to be effective in stimulating eyelash growth. Latisse is priced at $120 for a one month supply. However, results are projected in 16 weeks, which means an effective price of $480 for an initial treatment, plus $120 per month thereafter. Latisse is carefully applied using special swabs packaged with the serum. Prolonged use of Latisse may also result in a change of eye color or darkened skin.

Dulash - Eyelash Gel

Dulash is an all natural gel that is relatively new on the market but seeing excellent results. It is available primarily over the internet but is also found in salons and specialty shops. Priced at $95 for a 0.30 Fl Oz. bottle, dulash is on the low end of the price range. Dulash comes with a dual applicator bottle. Like other products, it is applied to the eyelid with a simple eyeliner brush but also to the eyelashes with a conditioning mascara brush. Dulash comes with a 90 day money back guarantee and results are claimed in four weeks.

So what's the best value? We've assembled the numbers so you can see for yourself then, decide where to spend your hard earned cosmetic dollars. Shop carefully, spend wisely, and get the best eyelash growth product for your money.

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