These Expert-Approved Eyelash Growth Serums Will Help You Naturally Achieve Full, Long Lashes

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When searching for a product that will produce the lashes you've always wanted—thick, dark, and curled to perfection—there's one hero item that might be the answer: eyelash growth serum. Aptly named, eyelash growth serums help promote healthy lash growth.

The most effective eyelash serums should help boost condition of your natural lashes without risking irritation, says Veronica Tran, founder and master stylist of Pretty in The City Lash & Brow Bar. There are two different types of eyelash serums, she says: a conditioning product and a growth stimulator. The conditioning ones act like a hair conditioner to protect lashes from further damage thanks to nourishing and hydrating ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

The ones that stimulate growth will contain active ingredients to help extend the cycle of an eyelash, such as prostaglandin and peptides. "Prostaglandin serums are very effective in seeing new growth of eyelashes," Tran says. It's important to note, however, that using these iterations comes with a higher risk of adverse reactions like irritation and hyperpigmentation, she says. Peptide options are safer: "Peptide-based growth serums work by nourishing the follicle. It is also effective in promoting growth and comes with less risk of adverse reactions than prostaglandin-based serums," Tran says.

In general, apply an eyelash serum after you cleanse your face, says Puvisha Patel, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Visha Skincare. Serum should be applied to dry lashes at night so it can work while you sleep. Most people can use these serums, though Dr. Patel advises those with skin allergies or sensitive skin to avoid them, since they may cause irritation.

With all this in mind, Tran, Dr. Patel, and Dendy Engelman, a board-certified dermatologist at the Shafer Clinic, shared their recommendations for the best eyelash growth serums on the market. Use them to ensure your lashes look their best, without adding any discomfort or irritation.

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Latisse

Latisse is the only FDA-approved prescription treatment for lash growth, notes Dr. Patel. "The active ingredient is a prostaglandin called bimatoprost, [which] lengthens the growth cycle of eyelashes leading to longer, darker, and fuller lashes," she says. It requires an eye exam before use and she does warn that it may create post-inflammatory hypergimentation on the lash line (though it is rare), so ask your primary care physician or dermatologist if this is a good option for you.

Neulash Lash Enhancing Serum

An eyelash growth serum should do more than encourage growth—it should also cater to the health of your existing eyelashes, Dr. Engelman says. This product will nourish and hydrate hairs: It's packed with sodium hyaluronate, which can hold 1,000 times its weight in water. Apply it every night and your lashes' softness and elasticity will improve—and you'll see growth, too.

DIOR Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer

This revitalizing oil serum concentrate will give your lashes a thicker appearance and more curl after consistent application. Use it at night so it can deep-condition your lashes as you sleep.

Blink Brow Bar "London" Lash Oil

There are a host of nutrients in this serum that promote lash growth, says Dr. Engelman. "[Ingredients include] castor oil to nourish, jojoba oil to strengthen, apricot kernel oil to condition, bamboo to promote shine, and—most importantly—rosemary to stimulate growth," she says.

Lashfood Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer

The natural ingredients in Lashfood's option, such as anti-inflammatory lavender water and soy protein, strengthen and condition lashes, says Tran. You will be able to see initial results after four weeks, and full results after six.

Grande Cosmetics "Grande-LASH MD" Lash Enhancing Serum

This is one of Dr. Patel's go-to lash serums—she recommends it to patients and uses it for herself. It's made with a blend of vitamins, peptides, and amino acids to help strengthen and elongate short and brittle lashes.

Peter Thomas "Lashes to Die For Turbo Nighttime" Eyelash Treatment

The peptides in this serum, made to boost lash density and length, make it one of Dr. Engelman's favorites. "It has been proven to improve all stages of the hair growth cycle," says Dr. Engelman. "It doesn't have parabens, sulfates, or phthalates which will limit the risk of any irritation."

EyEnvy Lash Growth Serum

Another pick for Tran is EyEnvy. "We've been carrying EyEnvy for many years now," she says. "It is a very effective peptide-based serum that helps grow eyelashes."

RivitaLash Cosmetics Advanced Eyelash Conditioner

Another one of Dr. Patel's picks, this eyelash growth serum boasts peptides, botanicals, and a BioPeptin complex to hydrate lashes and encourage hair growth. "I have personally used all of this brands' [products] and find them to be a great alternative to the gold standard [of] Latisse," she says.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Eyelash Serum

Do you want an all-natural pick? Consider this option, which is free of toxins, additives, or other chemicals. "Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Eyelash Serum is pure castor oil," says Dr. Engelman. "It's full of vitamin E and fatty acids to nourish lash hair."

RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum

The biotin in this serum is what makes it a standout, notes Dr. Patel. "Biotin is a B vitamin and helps lashes grow longer and thicker and stimulates the growth of additional eyelash follicles," she says. It also contains ingredients like soybean oil, pumpkin seed extract, and amino acids to condition and add extra shine.

Hydroppeptide Lash Serum

The hyaluronic acid offers both lightweight moisture and antioxidants to fight off environmental damage and potential breakage in this serum. "It uses peptides to improve lash density and length," says Dr. Engelman. "Peptides help to nourish and repair damage to hair protein, which strengthen lash hair, improving shine and elasticity."

Vegamour GRO + Advanced Lash Serum

This lash serum rivals Latisse in terms of effectiveness, says Dr. Patel. It's 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free, with ingredients like CBD, red clover, and mung bean to help lashes grow longer and healthier.