Well, that depends what you’re looking for in an eyelash tonic.
On the back of the box (sorry, I threw that away a LONG time ago, so I don’t have a picture of it) it says to use it as a primer.
Err…I’m not sure that’s such a good idea. That would be the equivalent of putting too much vaseline on your lashes before applying mascara.
Originally, I bought this to see if it would deliver healthier/longer (Yeah, I actually hoped a $6 tube would give me longer lashes) eyelashes. Also, my friend recommended I use Vaseline to condition my lashes at night. I tried that, and it stung like crazy (I ended up with bloodshot eyes and lashes that looked the same). I’ve been using this tonic as a nighttime lash treatment. I think it works pretty well for that. I’ve been using it consistently for 4-5 months now. It doesn’t sting my eyes (yay!), I think my eyelashes look healthier, and they don’t fall out at all (Before I used this, one or two lashes would fall out when I curled them or removed my mascara). There’s also been a tiny bit of growth (nothing extreme, but I think they look a little longer…hmm wishful thinking?).
The formula is halfway between a liquid and a gel, and you apply it with a standard mascara wand. Easy peasy.
Anyways, this is a pretty good tonic if you want something that will make your lashes healthier. If Vaseline irritates your eyes, you could try this. Don’t expect a lot in the growth department, though, and PLEASE do not try to use this as a primer.
Just a sidenote, the formula turns slightly murky after a month. I went on MakeupAlley to see if this was normal, and a lot of reviewers noted this happens. I’m not sure why it is, but it still works the same for me, and I haven’t had any irritation problems (the reviews basically all say that too).
My rating: B+
Sounds great! Perhaps the cloudiness is caused by dust from your lashes getting into the tube? I know that my perfume vials do this, and it’s just dust etc from the skin.
Vaseline + lashes + mascara = huuuge mess! lol
I’m guessing that is very possible
It doesn’t really bother me, since I know any harmful contaminant would instantly make my eyes go really bad (ack. sensitive eyes)
I know! When I just started wearing mascara, my friend told me it helped. Huge stingy mess in my eyes lolll I was not happy
thanks for the review! well i’m excited to know that this will at least help with lash fallout and make them healthier. i guess i won’t be using this before mascara though lol. and i’m kinda grossed out about it becoming dark inside but we’ll see!
It definitely helps make your lashes stronger. I suppose it gets murky because the formula is so liquid-y, but it seems to be a common issue, so I’m actually not too worried about it.
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I bought the eye lash tonic because I used to get compliments on my eye lashes all the time. They began to fall out and get thin, I have been using it for about 2 weeks and someone actually said to me at work the other day you have nice lashes. I only use it at night to thicken the lashes and it seems to work I am not sure if it made them “longer” but there fuller and may be that why they look longer.
hahah I’m always so jealous of guys with super nice lashes! (and then I can’t help but think how they would look with some mascara). I’m glad this worked for you! My tube is about a year old now, so I stopped using it awhile ago. I’ll probably buy a new one next time I visit Asia.