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Has anyone tried Latisse or Revitalash?
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Hi, have any of you tried Latisse, Revitalash, or any other growth treatments for eyelashes? Would you recommend any of them from your experiences? Also, what do the Brains think about some of the non prescription eyelash treatments, such as Revitalash, compared to prescription Latisse which contains bimatoprost (same ingredient used in glaucoma medication)? Effective or not? I am listing Latisse and Revitalash ingredients below as an example comparison.
Latisse Ingredients:
Active ingredient: bimatoprost
Inactive ingredients: benzalkonium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium phosphate, dibasic; citric acid; and purified water. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH. The pH during its shelf life ranges from 6.8 7.8.
Revitalash Ingredients:
Water, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium Phosphate, Trifluoromethyl Dechloro Ethylprostenolamide, Cellulose Gum. -
Here is a link to L'Oreal's Concentrated Lash Boosting Serum:
http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/default.aspx#/?page=top{userdata//d+d//|diagnostic|main:pdp//objectid+Cos10d_1//{pdp_tab:pdp_overview//objectid+Cos10d_1//}|media:_blank|nav|overlay:_blank} -
I used RevitaLash and saw great results in length. It took about three weeks - just as promised - and after about a month or so I cut back to every other day because my lashes were getting a bit too long (they were starting to touch my eyebrows which looks very weird). I stopped using it because it didn't help with volume/thickness which is really what I'm after.
RevitaLash was originally formulated with bimatoprost but they swapped it out for another ingredient after the Jan Marini flack (which conveniently left the door open for Allergan). The formula I used was the new, bimatoprost-free version and, like I said, the results were very noticeable. A friend of mine has been using it religiously for years and never new there had been a formula change. Her lashes look almost fake and I always chalked it up to her Italian heritage until she confessed that she started using RevitaLash after fighting breast cancer a few years back.
YMMV, of course. Good luck! -
Beyond anecdotal evidence, there is no proof that RevitaLash (the kind without the Bimatoprost) has any effect at all.
Allergan is the company that went through the trouble and expense of developing and testing Latisse to ensure that it was effective and safe. The problem that Jan Marini had was that they were selling an untested, illegal drug. RevitaLash (with bimatoprost) was similarly illegal.
Cosmetics are not supposed to affect any of the body's metabolic functions. If they do, they are drugs and need to be tested in a different way to ensure they are safe.
RevitaLash has not been approved by the FDA, has not been tested, and does not (or should not) have any effect on the growth of eyelashes. If it works, it's doing so illegally. If it is not illegal, it probably doesn't work. -
Perhaps Revitalash works because you're paying attention to your eyelashes? Most people don't notice their lashes unless they're applying mascara or one falls out. In the meantime, you rub your eyes, scrub them with whatever facial cleanser you use, etc. When you use Revitalash, you're probably more likely to treat them well since you're more conscious of that part of your body and trying to evaluate the product. Just a hypothesis....
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I understand what you're saying, Curses, about how a change in awareness or care can affect outcomes or perceived outcomes. My lashes are long enough but skinny and sparse so I am consistently careful with them because I've always felt that I don't have any to spare. Because of the price of the stuff and my friend's propensity to believe in crystals, ju-ju, etc. I was very careful not to change anything in my routine and measured them with a mm gauge before starting and again at three and four weeks (which is only slightly less nerdy than you'd imagine since I have stuff like that all over the house).
When I was looking into buying Revitalash, I remember reading something by Dr. Leslie Baumann explaining that the ingredient the company used to replace the bimatoprost was a similar type of chemical and could still affect growth and cause that staining that people worry about. They also changed a lot of the language used for the product saying it was just for enhanced lash attractiveness or some similar legal nonsense in an effort to fly under the radar, so to speak. -
"They also changed a lot of the language used for the product saying it was just for enhanced lash attractiveness or some similar legal nonsense in an effort to fly under the radar, so to speak."
This is exactly why I would avoid buying a product from a company. If they want to sell a product that works like a drug, they should spend the money to do the safety testing that is required. Why would you ever want to buy something from a company who would "lie" to be able to sell an untested, illegal product? -
I am guessing that was a rhetorical question but, on the off chance that you're genuinely curious, I was comfortable using Revitalash because:
1) The ingredient was originally intended for use in eyes so I felt comfortable using it around my eyes.
2) Several people I knew had used it - in some cases for years - without any ill effects. (And even Dr. Baumann herself)
3) My boyfriend's dad, who worked in R&D at Allergan and has since taken his opthalmic expertise to Ciba, said it would be fine. -
I was genuinely curious. Thanks.
The truth is that for the majority of people, Revitalash will probably be harmless. You just never know if you are going to be the one who is negatively effected. And if a company would do things that are borderline illegal how can they be trusted to create high quality, consistent products? (That's rhetorical). -
I have used both products. First Revitalash, which worked as promised. When the prescription form came out, I switched. Prices were comparable, and I thought Revitalash might have to change their formula over the flap with Allegran. The prescription product, Latisse, works just as well. I now use Latisse about twice a week for maintenance of lash length. I use the brush that came with Revitalash, as it is finer that the ones provided by Latisse. The bushy Latisse brushes waste too much product. My "one month" supply bottle actually lasts for months. (I am still on my first bottle after 5 months). I have used these products for two years and have not had any problems.
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Thanks for the report SusieQ2!
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What about Tarte's Multipley Eyelash Enhancer? According to Tarte:
Our proprietary HydroPlant Peptide is clinically proven to give the appearance of longer, thicker lashes naturally: soy and amino acid proteins combine to form an essential super-protein base that fortifies and nourishes lashes. This protein emulsion is infused with cellulose, a plant-derived thickening agent, and vitamin C, an antioxidant booster.
I'm just not sure exactly how "HydroPlant Peptide" is capable of growing your lashes. Then again, they do state it's to give the appearance of longer, thicker lashes.
I asked the Tarte rep during training, and she gave me a look like, duh, I just went through this, it's the damn soy and amino acid proteins (why is it necessary to state that the proteins are "amino acid" proteins? All proteins are made up of amino acids, so duh back).
PS - I'm sure Revitalash, Jan Marini, etc can all go through the same clinical studies, validations, and FDA approvements that Allergan obtained to assure the safety of their drug. Oh yea, it's probably cheaper to just re-formulate.
And ugh, I hate the questions I get from Sephora asking if all the damn lash enhancers work. My instinct is to roll my eyes and tell them to get Latisse and a small eyeliner brush. But... they are quite expensive and my job is to sell so.. I smile and answer, "According to ... it does, but I haven't tried it!" it kills me everytime... -
You've already discovered the key point.
"clinically proven to give the appearance of longer, thicker lashes"
If they said "clinically proven to give longer, thicker lashes" that would be a drug claim regulated by the FDA. Since they say 'appearance' that is a much easier claim to prove. Clincally proven is pretty easy to substantiate. You just give people a product, have them rate their lashes after using it for a week, and check the scores. Most likely the results are due to a placebo effect.
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