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Latisse -The First Lash Growth Drug

by Laura Kenney (Subscribe to Laura Kenney's posts)
Posted Jan 14th 2009 at 11:01AM  
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Hey doc, my lashes are a little under the weather. Got anything for me?

Soon, your doctor will take that question seriously.

The New York Times reported today that Allergan, the company the brought us Botox, will be introducing the lash growth drug Latisse by month's end. It's the first federally approved prescription drug for growing longer, thicker lashes.

At $120 for a one month supply (that's $4/day), Latisse will be considered a cosmetic enhancement by most insurance companies and therefore not covered. But for the biggest beauty addicts who regularly shell out thousands on Botox and Restylane treatments, along with pricy anti-aging creams, $120/ month is a small price to pay for the lashes you've always dreamed of (here, here, says me!).

According to some analysts, Latisse will not be a big game changer due to it's price. Clearly, these experts are men who most likely already have a long, fluttery fringe (because it's one of the great inequities of beauty that men always have longer lashes then women. Always).

I'm predicting this stuff is on like donkey kong. Because it actually works.

Allergan held a clinical trial with about 280 volunteers, half of whom used Latisse daily for 16 weeks. The study results were reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration, which approved the drug in late December. In that study, eyelashes typically grew 25 percent longer, 106 percent thicker and 18 percent darker.

While 3.6 percent of patients experienced eye itching and red eyes, none had a change of eye color - a purported side effect of the glaucoma drug Lumgan, from which Latisse's main ingredient was derived. As we've mentioned, Latisse is comprised basically of the same formula as this treatment for glaucoma.

Interested? We are too. Here, we've got your top questions on Latisse, answered. So what do you think? Are longer lashes are worth $4/day?

In the meantime, check out these celebs, whose fabulous fringe we hope to have....starting later this month.

We Want Their Lashes!

    We can't get over singer Katharine McPhee's flirty eyelashes. We want them. Bad.

    Jeffrey Mayer, WireImage

    We think actress Penelope Cruz's full lashes are caliente!

    Rob Loud, Getty Images

    Demi Moore's lashes are yet another reason to love the never-aging beauty.

    Jon Furniss, WireImage

    We wish we had fashion entrepreneur and actress Ashley Olsen's eye-popping lashes.

    Jamie McCarthy, WireImage for Van Wyck & Van Wyck

    We envy "Material Girl" Madonna's wingtip eyelashes.

    James Devaney, WireImage

    Rebecca Romijn's twin girls are lucky to have a mom with lashes like these.

    Steve Granitz, WireImage

    Heroes star Hayden Panettiere's wispy lashes aren't some supernatural effect. They are the real deal!

    Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic

    Calvin Klein Jean's new face Kate Bosworth's lashes go well with a pair of great denim.

    Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic

    It isn't just Heidi Klum's long legs that make the Victoria's Secret Angel stand out on the catwalk. It's those lush lashes!

    Hannes Magerstaedt, Getty Images

    We love how fashion icon and actress Mary-Kate Olsen's girly eyelashes mesh well with her tomboy style.

    Kevin Mazur, WireImage


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Veronica, 1-14-2009, 4:35PM

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Veronica

I have been a Revitalash user for over a year now and I love my results. Why would I want to take the time to go to my doctor to get a perscription for a product I can purchase at most salons/spas?... It seems like more of a hassle than it is worth. Plus, Revitalash was created by an eye doctor and it works... I am just a little curious about all these new lash products...

- Veronica

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Lucy, 1-15-2009, 5:12PM

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Lucy

I feel the same way about Revitalash. If you know it works (and its easy to get!), why change? And I really like the story behind the product and the fact that they give back to the cancer fighting community!!

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Savannah, 1-24-2009, 12:41PM

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Savannah

Here's the scoop... You can order bimataprost on the internet, without a PX. I have a friend who tried it and had a bad reaction---the skin around her eyes turned reddish-brown and she was very itchy and irritated! I've tried Jan Marini, Neu Lash and Revitalash. I find the Revitalash works the fastest! Plus, as Veronica said, it was developed by an
eye doctor, so I feel comfortable using it on my eyes! Seems like there's so many products out there now, but I'm sticking to the one that's proven safe and gives me the best results!
Viva La Revitalash!!!!

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Pat, 5-18-2009, 12:14AM

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Pat

Does anyone know if it has similar results for sparse eyebrows? I've lost most of mine and need to find a safe remedy.

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linda, 1-17-2009, 7:07AM

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linda

I have used MD LASH for a year without a prescription and have beautiful lashes now. Each container lasts for months and I used it nightly initially but now only use 3 nights a week.

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Shelly, 1-17-2009, 11:43AM

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Shelly

I agree with you all, Revitalash IS great and I have used it for a year now BUT the FDA made them reformulate the product as it contained prescription only ingredients. Though it still works, according to my dermatologist, it is nothing compared to the original formula. I, for one, will give Latisse a try, and I am "financially challenged". As is the case with most of these products, once you get your desired result I'll bet you can put yourself on a maintenance dose and use it every two or three days.

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shubbee, 5-19-2010, 9:46PM

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shubbee

I do use Revitalash and I seriously love what it has done for my lashes/brows! I also love that they are a conscious company (they give back to the cancer fighting community!). It seems like this product will be harsh on the eyes if you need a prescription to use it. Not to mention a pain in the butt to get ahold of; I had no idea having ugly lashes was a medical problem!! Why would I go through the hassle of going to my doctor for a product I can get at my salon.

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elexa, 5-19-2010, 9:49PM

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elexa

another thing with Revitalash is that its so economical it's long way to consume one bottle!

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frances, 5-19-2010, 9:53PM

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frances

I'm glad to hear it worked for somebody else as well as it worked for me. It sounds like it's hit or miss for others, but I love Revitalash like no other.

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timmy, 6-04-2010, 2:30AM

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timmy

i just Revitalash...it's sure worth your investment and make u look super sexy. Thanks a bunch!

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diane, 6-14-2010, 10:59AM

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diane

Revitalash is just so right for my lashes no allergies and other side effects unlike other growth products that i have tried before. Been using now the eyelash conditioner and revitabrow just simply love it.

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mariesiedle, 6-17-2010, 6:53AM

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mariesiedle

yeah exactly! Revitalash is amazing. I am using it as well for about 8 months now. The price fits my budget and it really enhanced my lashes naturally.

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kerstine, 6-21-2010, 11:45AM

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kerstine

I'm glad to have this product in the market, I've been using Revitalash for a year and this is the only product that has no side effects and very safe to use.

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Justine, 6-26-2010, 9:38AM

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Justine

I agree with you guys, Revitalash is really amazing!!! I have been using it for 5 months and my lashes turned out stunning!!! I'll try Revitabrow too..

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samantha, 8-01-2010, 5:45AM

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samantha

I LOOOOOOVVVVEEE this product! My eyelashes are so long and thick - people ask me where I get my lashes done all the time and I tell them it's Revitalash!

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alexis, 8-28-2010, 9:59AM

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alexis

Revitalash is wonderful. I've had it for 1 week and I already can see a huge difference. I used to always use glue on fakes, and now I have my own beautiful lashes that look like the stars!! Love it.

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shuni, 7-12-2010, 8:35AM

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shuni

Hi I'm new here and I just want to say I got Revitalash as a gift and I saw significant growth on my lashes it’s healthier, longer, and thicker, I could really say its one of the few products that are safe to use and affordable.

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Audrey, 7-20-2010, 10:23AM

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Audrey

I haven't tried any of the products you've mentioned. What I am using is MaximumLash, and I just want to share how happy I am with this product. It really made my lashes longer and thicker.

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charlyn, 7-23-2010, 4:30AM

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charlyn

say I got Revitalash as a gift I saw significant growth on my lashes in using Revitalash it’s healthier, longer, and thicker, its one of the few products that are safe to use and affordable.

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emma, 8-01-2010, 6:04AM

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emma

I can’t imagine my lashes without this Revitalash eyelash conditioner. I only know it would be a much different, much less comforting.

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