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Wait, Read This Before Spending $$$ on an Eyelash Serum
If you were ~blessed~ with short eyelashes, or you’re dealing with eyelash loss, you’re probably no stranger to trying every lengthening mascara and every alleged hair-growth “hack” on the internet (hi, castor oil, rice water, and hair supplements). Plus, you know, wishing on every fallen lash (RIP) for more to grow in its place. But when it comes to helping encourage lash growth, a good eyelash serum will be your BFF.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that every lash serum out there is going to give you the fluttery lashes of your dreams (only your DNA and prescription lash-growth treatments can do that). But lash serums can certainly help. So to help you weed through the best formulas, I chatted with a few experts—dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD; ophthalmologist Ilyse Haberman, MD, and Courtney Buhler, founder of Sugarlash ProR—to break down exactly what lash serums do and don’t do. And because I care, I also found the best ones to grab now. Ahead, the full breakdown, completely with editor tests and customer reviews, but if you just want to see the best ones and get out, here are our top picks:
Our top eyelash serum picks of 2022
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And now, (drum roll, pls), the full breakdown of all the best eyelash serums of 2022.
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1) Obagi Nu-Cil Eyelash Enhancing Serum
Obagi Medical
dermstore.com
$120.00
Outside of Latisse, (the only FDA-approved prescription serum proven to increase lash growth), Dr. Gohara, board-certified dermatologist and associate clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine, recommends this serum for conditioning and enhancing your lashes to appear darker and fuller. “It hydrates, seals, and supports the keratin to make the lashes more dense, darker, and fuller,” she says.
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2) Velour Lashes Long & Strong Lash Serum
Velour Lashes
sephora.com
$42.00
A combo of peptides in this eyelash serum will stimulate keratin production to help strengthen your current lashes. Meaning: While you won’t see dramatic growth (once again, only Latisse can do that), this serum will keep your lashes strong to prevent breakage and further hair loss. As one reviewer wrote, "I’ve been using the serum mainly nightly for four weeks. Over this time, my lashes became stronger and healthier, they have that healthy shine now."
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3) Clinique High Impact Lash Amplifying Serum
CLINIQUE
sephora.com
$49.00
Vitamin E works with peptides in this serum to keep your lashes hydrated, conditioned, and strong. That doesn’t mean you can wildly rub your eyes and not expect a few lashes to fall out, but they’ll be stronger against normal wear and tear (think: removing your mascara with makeup remover). And after a few weeks of testing, I actually noticed fewer lashes on my makeup pads every night.
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4) L'Oreal Eyelash Serum
lorealparisusa.com
$15.99
Allow me to introduce you to the hero ingredient in this eyelash serum: arginine. Arginine is a building block of keratin and collagen, both of which your body needs to keep your lashes strong and healthy, while also preventing brittleness. "TL;DR - I've seen noticeable results in 2 months using this product," writes one reviewer. "I highly recommend, especially for the price." Once you apply the solution, let it dry for 60 seconds before brushing on your mascara.
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5) E.l.f. Cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum
e.l.f. Cosmetics
ulta.com
$8.00
Um, $8 for a lash serum? Yes pls. While castor oil can’t actually enhance hair growth, it does add a nice coating to help your lashes appear thicker and denser. So if your lashes feel like they’re on the finer side, this serum packed with castor oil (plus hyaluronic acid, which holds onto moisture) will give your lashes a thicker appearance.
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6) Physicians Formula 2-in-1 Boosting Eyeliner & Serum
Physicians Formula
ulta.com
$11.49
My favorite words in beauty are “multi-tasking,” and this serum-eyeliner hybrid is exactly that. One reviewer wrote during testing: "This is so good, and it has a super smooth application as long as a super-fine tip for a precise wing!" Even though its main function is an eyeliner, it’s also packed with a peptide that stimulates keratin production which will help keep your lashes strong.
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7) Wet n Wild Boost Me Up Brow & Lash Serum
Wet n Wild
ulta.com
$5.99
Trying to grow your eyebrows and your lashes? Grab this serum which functions as an eyelash serum and an eyebrow serum, and is equipped with a spoolie brush and a small pointed end to get the serum into smaller areas, like across your lash line.
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8) Lilly Lashes Level Up Lash Enhancing Serum
Lilly Lashes
ulta.com
$65.00
Biotin and arginine work together to keep your lashes healthy in this serum. Pro tip: If you find that removing makeup with makeup remover is too harsh on your lashes, double cleansing with an oil-based cleanser is a gentler way to dissolve your mascara and eye makeup without having to rub your eyes. And if that's not enough, take it from one tester, who says, " I have been getting so many compliments on how my lashes look, they also feel so thick and healthy!"
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9) Latisse
Like I mentioned, Latisse is currently the only FDA-approved, prescription-strength eyelash serum. It's formulated with an active ingredient called bimatoprost, which helps grow your existing lashes and stimulate the growth of new hairs in 4-6 weeks.
So, why is a solution this amazing only available by prescription? Because like any powerful product, it has risks—namely irritation and potential eye-color change (yes, really)—so it’s important to chat with your doctor about the side effects before you give it a try.
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10) No7 Lash Impact Lash Serum
No7
ulta.com
$12.99
"This lash serum defined my lashes well," wrote one review after testing. "It made such big difference than just mascara alone." Over a period of eight weeks, this serum will give you denser-looking lashes. Plus, the drugstore price point is perfect for those looking to try out a serum for the first time but not wanting to drop a lot of cash.
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11) Vichy LiftActiv Anti-Aging Serum
Vichy
DermStore
$35.00
With some lash serums, you have to be careful to apply the formula snug to the lash line to limit possible irritation of your delicate eyelid skin. But this multipurpose formula is gentle enough for even sensitive skin, so you’re allowed—nay, encouraged—to apply it all over your lids and under eyes. When I tested it with my sensitive mascara, I got all the benefits of hydration and thick-looking lashes with none of the irritation.
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12) The Lip Bar Lash Flash Strengthening Mascara
thelipbar.com
$14.00
When I tested this one, the first thing I loved was that it didn't add an extra step in my routine. It's technically a mascara (and a super-good one, at that) but the strengthening formula means it also moonlights as a lash serum. Thanks to ingredients like conditioning green tea extract and hydrating castor seed oil, prepare for strong and healthy-looking lashes.
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13) Milk Makeup Kush Growhouse Lash + Brow Serum
MILK MAKEUP
sephora.com
$50.00
The coolest thing about this eyelash serum is that you can also use it on your eyebrows, too. Swipe it along your upper and lower lash lines, then draw short, hair-like strokes through your brows and the formula's cannabis seed extract and peptides will help hydrate and condition. "I have naturally thick eyebrows but they’re thinner on the tail," wrote one reviewer after testing. "After finishing a whole tube of this my brows look so much fuller!!!"
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14) Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty Platinum Long Lash Serum
Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty
sephora.com
$150.00
This eyelash serum is on the expensive side, but these's a whole lotta power in the formula. A blend of vitamin B5, peptides, and clover flower extract all come together to help hydrate and strengthen your lashes. Swipe this formula on the base of your lashes (like you would liquid eyeliner) twice a day, and the lightweight serum dries down and gets to work ASAP.
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15) By Terry Terrybly Growth Booster Mascara
By Terry
amazon.com
$48.00
Almost like a mascara, this tinted eyelash serum plumps your lashes by increasing their volume and length while also conditioning the hairs with its nutrient-rich formula. It's got hydrating hyaluronic acid and lash-repairing collagen for a combo that promotes long lashes. Plus, it might just replace your normal mascara, like one reviewer, who wrote, "It goes on smoothly and is buildable. I was really surprised at how well it holds on! It doesn’t flake or smudge."
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16) Peter Thomas Roth Lashes to Die For Turbo Nighttime Eyelash Treatment
PETER THOMAS ROTH
$85.00
Okay, don't get your hopes up here—this serum doesn’t claim to stop hair loss or even grow hair—but it does contain peptides that help enhance the fullness and density of the lashes you already have. And if you want even more fullness, opt for an eyebrow tinting treatment.
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17) Silly George Lash Growth Serum
Silly George
sillygeorge.com
$39.99
Want a serum that's cruelty-free, paraben-free, toxin-free, and fragrance-free? This one's been dermatologically tested and approved, so you can have peace of mind when using it. "I've tried a couple of others, but nothing worked as well as this does," says one reviewer after testing. You can also apply it onto your brows to give 'em a growth boost, too.
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18) Indeed Labs Online Only Peptalash II Eyelash Serum
Indeed Labs
ulta.com
$24.99
Not only does this eyelash serum strengthen and condition your lashes (shout out to the formula's peptides and plant stem cells) but it also helps smooth and hydrate any fine lines around your eyes. One reviewer boasted its quick results after testing: "My lashes feel fuller just after a week." Bonus: It's got a super easy-to-use pen applicator too, so no need to worry about messing it up.
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19) Neutrogena Healthy Lashes Lash Enhancer Serum
Neutrogena
amazon.com
$12.30
Something not so fun about eyelash serums: They can be pretty pricey. That's why I love this affordable option from Neutrogena so much. The formula still has all the hydrating and volumizing benefits of an expensive serum (hi, biotin and peptides), but it comes in at a very reasonable $12.
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20) Baebody Castor Oil Eyelash and Eyebrow Growth Serum
Baebody
amazon.com
$15.95
We love a multipurpose queen! You can use this serum on your eyelashes, eyebrows, hair, and skin. It's packed with vitamin E, minerals, and proteins to help promote hair growth. And for less than $20, the value you get with this budget-friendly serum is pretty tough to beat.
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21) CoverGirl Lash Blast Lash & Brow Serum
CoverGirl
ulta.com
$13.49
A combination of bamboo extract, biotin, peptides, and castor oil makes this serum a godsend for conditioning dry, brittle lashes (and brows!). The best thing about this bb? It's easy to layer under your favorite mascara—just swipe on the serum from root to tip, let it dry for two-ish minutes, and then add your mascara. "OMG, I have about 3 weeks using it and I have seen amazing results," says one reviewer after a few weeks of testing. And, I mean, that drugstore price point doesn't hurt either.
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22) Vegamour Gro Volumizing Lash Serum
Vegamour
sephora.com
$80.00
Infused with mung bean and red clover, this serum has vegan phyto-actives that help you get the thick, full, and ultra-lush lashes of your dreams. Plus, if you sign up for a regular subscription, you'll score 25% off and free shipping. It's a great option if you never want to worry about running out!
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23) Lancôme Cils Booster Lash Revitalizing Serum
Lancôme
ulta.com
$49.00
Whether you're dealing with damage from falsies, extensions, or harsh makeup removal, you can expect this eyelash serum to deeply hydrate and strengthen over the course of four weeks. "This formula has helped me SO MUCH that I actually can't imagine life without it now!" says one review. "My lashes are fortified and strong where I don't see a single lash on my makeup remover." It's all thanks to the formula's amino acid complex, which helps condition even the driest of lashes (score).
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24) Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash-MD Lash Enhancing Serum
Sephora
$65.00
Once a day, swipe this eyelash serum along your lash line like you're applying liquid liner, then allow it to dry. The hyaluronic acid in the formula helps to hydrate even the most brittle of lashes. The best part? It's opthamologist-approved, so you don't have to worry about it irritating your eyes. Feel free to stock up with a three- or six-month supply, too.
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25) ForChics ForLash Eyelash Growth Serum
Forchics
amazon.com
$39.00
Why settle for one serum when you can double the impact with a bundle? This reformulated serum duo is gluten and fragrance free, and safe for daily use. Magnolia officinalis bark extract helps to reduce hair loss while rosmarinus officinalis extract works to restore any damaged hairs. One reviewer even said that it helped after damage from lash extensions. "I used to get lash extensions monthly and that caused a lot of my natural lashes to fall out!" they wrote during testing. "However after trying this serum, my lashes have grown back and are so much more healthier now as well!"
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26) Borboleta Lash Serum
Borboleta
borboleta.com
$65.00
Love your extensions but still want to lengthen your natural lashes? This serum helps you get fuller and thicker lashes in as little as four weeks, while still being perfectly safe for lash extensions. Now that's a win-win!
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27) NeuLash Lash Enhancing Serum
Skin Research Laboratories
saksfifthavenue.com
$150.00
If you have short, sparse, or thin lashes (or let’s be honest, all of the above), you’ll love the strengthening benefits of this formula, thanks to its classic peptide-and-amino combination, which is essentially the holy grail for all lash conditioners. "My lashes are longer, fuller and gorgeous," wrote one reviewer."My husband thought I was wearing falsies." I mean, need I say more?
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28) Rapid Lash Eyelash and Eyebrow Enhancing Serum
Rapidlash
ulta.com
$49.99
Lash serums can really get up there in terms of price, but some reviewers claim this formula works better than serums twice as expensive. How? The soybean oil base gives your lashes a healthy shine, while polypeptides strengthen weak hairs.
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29) RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner
RevitaLashR Cosmetics
nordstrom.com
$150.00
Similarly to the hair on your head, your lash hairs are prone to breakage if they become weakened or fragile, due to drying mascaras, not washing your face, or skin irritation. A conditioning serum like this is filled with amino acids and peptides (sensing a theme here?) to strengthen brittle lashes and, dare I say, revitalize them. "My wife is going through cancer treatments and was losing her eyelashes," says one review. "Since using the product she has not only stopped losing them, but they have come back better than before."
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30) Shiseido Full Lash and Brow Serum
Shiseido
$36.00
If layering on loads of mascara over the years has left your lashes brittle, this hydrating formula (which works on your lashes and brows) will help restore them, leaving them looking healthy and oh-so-shiny over time.
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31) Lancer Lash Serum Intense
Lancer
saksfifthavenue.com
$150.00
"After several weeks of regular usage, I saw great results to the point I bought more," wrote one reviewer. "I use to thicken my brows as well." Yes, the price tag is on the more expensive side, but this serum delivers on its promise of voluminous lashes, thanks to its base of strengthening polypeptides and conditioning biotin. It also lightly moisturizes your lashes, leaving them looking glossy in a way that will make everyone ask, “Wait, how?!”
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32) Dior Diorshow Maximizer 3D
Dior
sephora.com
$29.50
Although this one's technically called a lash “primer,” it still works like serum in that it adds thickness for majorly amped-up lashes that frame your eyes. The brush applicator and gentle formula mean that you can easily swipe it on in the morning before you put on mascara or at night as a deep conditioner before you get into bed.
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33) LashFood Phyto-Medic Natural Eyelash Enhancer
LashFood
ulta.com
$78.00
In addition to noticeably lengthening your lashes, this Ecocert-certified clear gel contains soy protein and lavender water to strengthen and hydrate the tiny hairs. And its thin brush helps you apply it precisely right at the base of your lashes too. "This product is expensive, but honestly worth it, and cheaper than extensions in the long run," says one review.
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