While it didn’t give me longer lashes, the oil did appear to make my brows and lashes seem glossier and more conditioned, which I was a huge fan of. The claim: ‘Our exclusive triple peptide complex, boosted by vitamins, botanicals and lash conditioners, supports the natural lash cycle so they look lush, healthy and revitalised – and eyes appear younger than ever. Most lash serums have a combination of vitamins and oils in them which help to protect the lashes from everyday life such as pollution,’ explains Hollie. Coleus forskohlii which stimulates the synthesis of melanin in the eyelash and eyebrow to intensify its natural pigmentation.

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I feel like if it was a mascara wand it would get to the root and tip better, whereas with the pen tip, you can get a bit glooping next to your lid which isn’t always ideal. Especially as this is applied once a day before bed, so you end up with gooey eyes going to sleep. The claim: ‘A proprietary blend of scientifically advanced technology and natural botanicals join in concert to protect against breakage and brittleness and improve flexibility, moisture, and shine for more dramatic-looking eyelashes. Metro.co.uk’s reviewer says: ‘The Image serum was super easy to use with a twist-up brush pen that you could wipe on your lashes and brows in a matter of seconds. The pen had a clear section so you could see when it was running out, which was handy. Glossier lashes give the illusion of fullness and conditioned lashes are less likely to break, so while castor oil isn’t the magic potion your eyes crave, it can work well as a decent, low budget lash conditioner. I was really pleased with how this worked on my brows – my eyebrow hair is usually quite coarse with some rogue hairs growing in weird directions but after a few weeks of using this serum, the hair was much softer and less wayward.How to use: ‘Pull the mascara brush up from the base of lashes through to the tips, gently wiggling the wand as you go.’ devices that enhance your natural beauty. It has been since 1948, when Parisian nurse Danielle Roches created a healing balm that also happened to boost lash and brow growth and decided to share her secret. Word of its remarkable results spread through Paris and, today, Talika is known the world over for its pioneering spirit, formulating products that have revolutionised beauty rituals near and far thanks to a unique combination of natural ingredients, age-old traditions and cutting-edge technologies. I’d definitely use it again though, but as something I treat myself to every now and then, as opposed to part of my everyday beauty regime.’

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Talika Eyebrow Lipocils Platinum: Eyebrow Lipocils Platinum is intended as a two to three month treatment and then one-month maintenance, three times a year.This definitely made a difference to my lashes and was most noticeable when I used my usual mascara after a few weeks of using the product – my lashes were definitely longer than they normally look with that mascara on. They looked great. Talika beauty products are all-natural, cruelty-free, and expertly formulated to deliver outstanding results. From bestselling Talika Lipocils for lashes and eyebrows to innovative repairing Talika masks, moisturizers, and serums, these nourishing formulas help protect skin from damaging free radicals that are the leading cause of premature aging. Lash extensions, fancy mascara and false eyelashes are all viable options, but what about those of us low maintenance (read: lazy) types who just want naturally longer lashes with minimal faff? Metro.co.uk’s reviewer says: ‘Unlike my other body hair, my eyelashes are worryingly conservative and prefer to play things straight. There is literally no curl or depth. In short, they’re mundane (and short). Application is much like a mascara, with the ergonomic and easy to use brush catching lashes easily while the foam tip allows for precise application at the root of the lashes.

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I was keen to try this as I have dark but fairly short eyelashes, and I’d just had a facial laser treatment that had burned off a lot of my eyebrows.After 30 days of treatment, users noticed intense natural enhancement of their lashes which were visibly bolder, fuller, and more healthy.