I wanted to have those big, bold and beautiful lashes just like everyone else, but they didn't come without a price......... my eyes were too sensitive for them. I started out wearing falsies, but every glue I had ever tried just made my eyes itch, burn and incredibly red. I always struggled keeping the eyelashes adhered because my eyes would water so much and dissolve the glue. No matter how beautiful the lashes looked, no one looks good with bloodshot eyes. I turned to eyelash extensions. They were so beautiful! It also took many hours to do, and a lot of discomfort with strong glue fumes so close to my eyes for hours while they were getting placed. I can't believe I actually had them done for 7 months with so many negatives. I always felt like I had something in my eye. I couldn't open my eyes very much the first few days after getting them done every few weeks because my eyes would hurt and water too much. Also, you can't rub or touch your eyes much, and since my eyes and eyelids were constantly itchy, it was dreadful! Washing your eyelids was next to impossible because once again, you can't touch or rub your eyelashes. After a few weeks, when the eyelashes would start falling out, I would catch one of those lashes in my eye, and that was probably the worst eye pain I can remember (even more than getting Lasik). Also, the eyelashes would start turning different directions and go down into my eye. My eyes never stopped being red and itchy all the time. I finally let them all fall out on their own, and took all of my own eyelashes with them. I literally had stubs for eyelashes, and people would ask me if that is how my lashes always were. Out came the money from my pocket again to invest in a good lash grow serum. I was working for Nordstrom in cosmetics, and the Trish McEvoy Lash Conditioner was suggested to me. I shelled out the $125, and used it faithfully for months. The only side effect I had was a little tiny burn on the lid after applied, but quickly went away. My eyes didn't react negatively thankfully. It is more of a natural lash enhancer, so I didn't get the huge eyelashes I was looking for, but the great thing about this enhancer is that you grow many new lashes to make them thicker. They didn't necessarily grow that much longer, but if it's thickness you are looking for, this one is your baby. I had seen really great results from a girl I worked with using Lilash Purified Serum. I bought it and used it for about a month and a half with great results, until my eyes rejected it. My left eye started going blurry and my eyes were in pain all the time. They also got really dry, and I was using eyedrops several times a day. I went in to the Eye Doctor, and he saw nothing wrong with my eyes, and suggested that I was probably allergic or really sensitive to the preservatives. I had finally gotten the results I wanted without side effects and now I couldn't do this anymore. He suggested trying the serum with a histamine blocking, anti-allergy eye drop that you can buy from the store for about $10 - $12 called Alaway. It used to be a prescription, but now it is OTC, and it works so great! I put the drops in right before I apply Lilash at night, and I have no symptoms! I apply it again first thing in the morning (recommended). I am now back to growing out my lashes again with no awful side effects. If you are struggling with sensitive eyes, than try it. It may not work for everyone, but it is working great for me. ***I am not endorsed by any of these brands or affiliates. The views expressed are my own opinions***
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UPDATE 12/11/2016!!!! Since this topic is a very popular one, I decided to start using my blog again. I don't even know why I stopped. Life, I guess. About LiLash, the only one you should be using now is the one with the black box. If you are using any of the other ones that I posted several years ago, they are expired or still fake. Lilash continues to be my favorite lash growth serum and since they don't ship to the US, it has been hard to find, but I found a reputable seller on eBay that is even recommended by LiLash themselves on their site (Link below pics). It is not cheap and cost me $119, but I would rather pay more knowing that my product was 100% authentic! LiLash has made several steps to improve their packaging and boxing to ensure authenticity, including a holographic logo built on the side of the box. All photos of the newer black box LiLash is authentic. If this is not what you are receiving, than it is fake. OLD POST, OLD INFORMATION THAT IS NOT RELEVANT! Who doesn't want fabulous lashes? Just about everyone does and a lot of people will try to look for a deal to get them. LiLash is an amazing product that promises to deliver, and deliver it does. It is a simple-to-use eyelash serum that you apply once a day to the lash line with the small brush that is attached to the handle. With a simple daily sweep, after a couple of months, gorgeous lashes will emerge. Well, I am one of those that wanted that after taking my eyelash extensions off after 7 months, and dealing with allergic reactions to the glue used to adhere the extensions. (My husband thought I was ridiculous for going that long in misery, but the lashes were so fantastic!) I literally had stubs for lashes, and I had just started my new job at Nordstrom in cosmetics. I was supposed to be the example of great makeup and that meant having great eyelashes to show off the perfect mascara. I am allergic to most eyelash adhesive glues, so falsies was not an option either. I originally purchased a lash conditioner from Trish McEvoy, and since it is so natural, it takes a lot longer than traditional lash enhancers. It did a great job of growing a ton of new lashes, instead of just making my current lashes longer. I was still not satisfied with the results, because while I had a ton of new growth, it just wasn't making them big and bold like I had seen from my other co-workers results. I had asked what they were using, and they said LiLash. It gave great results without getting a prescription, and didn't have the same side-effects like changing the color of your iris and building up skin on the eyelid. The only side-effect I have seen is slightly darkening the lid where the serum had been placed. It is not noticeable once makeup has been placed. This brings me to my search for a deal. I had looked all over the internet. I am usually an ebay pro when it comes to getting authentic product. I purchased LiLash from a person that had a ton of feedback and promised that it was authentic and directly from an authentic purchaser. I purchased it for $40. I did a ton of research of what a real box needed on it to be authentic, but I never saw any pictures of the actual product to see the authenticity. The box seemed to check out OK. I thought it felt super cheap when I took it out of the box. The serum was pretty runny, and that seemed to be a dead giveaway. I used it for about 4 months, and sometimes I felt it was working. The only reason I felt that way, is because my eyelashes were in the process of growing back from all being ripped out from getting the extensions taken off. I actually did find a deal, but it was still $89.99 from Overstock.com and it is exactly the same as one that my friend has that was purchased through the website. The original retail price is $139.97, so it is still quite a deal. It takes about 8 weeks to see the advertised results. I have been using it for 2 weeks, and can already see results. Here is the difference: At first glance, they look the same. The font and size of the font is very different between the two. Also, the metal band are different widths. The font on the real one for "Purified eyelash serum" is much taller and larger than the font on the fake one. The LiLash portion on the fake one is much thicker and pushed closer together. The metal band around the fake one is smaller than the real one. The lip of the fake one is much larger than the lip of the real one The fake Lilash on the left has a printed number, whereas the real Lilash has the authentic stamped number sequence. So there you have it! Don't be fooled like I was!
I am not endorsed in any way or form from LiLash. This is my personal experience with the product. I have heard great things about this eyelash primer. I have purchased several primers, and quit using them for some unknown reason. Since letting all of my eyelash extensions fall out, or me accidentally tearing them out, my eyelashes have been very sad looking lately. They have all literally grown back in from the follicle up. My husband noticed after I tore out the last few extensions a couple of weeks ago, that my eyelashes are tiny little nubs. I was pretty self-conscious about it, so I stuck some falsies on for a few days, but since I am also allergic to that glue as well, I decided to give my eyes a rest, and try my luck on a primer to help with the volume and a tiny bit with the length. Since I am at a counter that shares space with Dior, I decided to purchase the Diorshow Maximizer Primer. I was really excited to find out that this primer also has a lash plumping (growing) serum in it. I like that it is a 2-in-1 formula. The brush is the synthetic rubbery lash-separating brush that is also in the Diorshow Iconic mascara. The brush is great for separating the lashes while priming them, so when you put your mascara on, they are already separated, and not clumped. The formula goes on the lashes very smooth and even. I could probably apply it to my bottom lashes, but I usually only put it on the top, since that is where I need more length and volume. I don't apply a very heavy coat, or your lashes will look clumped when you apply mascara, as with any primer. The formula is a gel-like consistency. Not too wet either. I like to wait a minute or two before putting on my mascara so I can let it dry a little bit. The formula seems to add a little bit of length and volume. I can't expect a primer to do miracles, but I am happy with the definitely noticeable difference it makes. I have been using the primer for about a week, and have noticed a slight growth in the length of my lashes. It's hard to tell at this point, but eyelash growth serum takes a month or two to notice a difference. The formula also contains a lash conditioner to keep lashes soft and supple. I used to use the MAC Prep+Prime, but the formula was like glue, and the brush bristles went flat quickly because the glue formula weighed it down. The formula also clumped when I applied it. I love love love that the Diorshow has a great brush that won't smash down from formula, has a really smooth and even application, contains lash conditioner, and best of all; it has the benefit of eyelash plumping serum in it! The reviews are really great on it as well. You can purchase Diorshow Maximizer Eyelash Primer for $28.50 HERE with free shipping. *** I am not affiliated in any way with other people mentioned or products
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