I personally see patients who come in for rash around the eyes or eyelids and they didn’t even think that is could be from their eyelash extension, or false eyelash glue,” says board-certified dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics Dr. Sheila Farhang, MD. “Our eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on our body. Anything you put on it is absorbed at a higher percentage and rate…and it tends to be more sensitive to products.” Next, place the lashes on a clean surface and use tweezers to pull away any dried glue. Apply make-up remover to a cotton wool pad and hold it over the lashes for 30 seconds, then gently swipe to remove any make-up residue, dirt and glue. For a more precise clean, use a cotton swab soaked in make-up remover. Acrylates/Ethylhexyl, Acrylate Copolymer, Aqua, CI 77266, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Carbonate Sorbitol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol. The lashes: These subtle faux mink lashes give a fluffy, curled finish. No glue is included, so we tested them with the brand’s Double Act Strip Lash Adhesive. The lashes: These human-hair lashes are formed in natural clusters to add subtle length, volume and a slight wing.

The verdict: Eighty-three percent of testers rated these lashes, praising how lightweight and comfortable they felt to wear. There were no issues with the glue, either – 86% of testers thought it worked well. The lashes: With a double-layered curl and slightly longer outer corners, these falsies are designed to give your lashes a subtle boost of volume and length. The verdict: The majority of testers (76%) were pleased with the natural lengthening look of these, feeling that they enhanced the shape of their eyes. Their delicate appearance was appreciated, but some felt it made them slightly difficult to position. Once in place, however, they felt light and comfortable. Testers reported that the glue was easy to apply, dried in good time and gave enough breathing space to position the lashes precisely. The verdict: Eighty percent of testers liked these lashes, praising the natural design that enhanced their real lashes. They retained their shape well after cleaning between wears.

Wearing false lashes with a subpar glue is an exercise in futility. Even if you’re not using them everyday, it’s still so important to use the right adhesive so the lashes last all night. Plus, some glues can cause any unnecessary irritation around your sensitive eyes. Ah, so true, Azia. =] I've never had a problem with the regular eyelash adhesive, so I'm not sure I'll be trying this anytime soon but I was just so curious.

It’s not advisable to wear strip lashes for over 24 hours as they weigh down your natural ones and could trap potentially eye-irritating bacteria. How do I remove and clean my false strip lashes? There is a reason why there is a specific product meant for this purpose and that is safe for the eye (granted you're not allergic to latex and you're using a non latex based adhesive, if you are in fact allergic to it). Why would you use hair glue? Call me puzzled. Well, it's like using glitter. It's not recommended for the eye but people do it anyway and, for most, without incident.

Wear time: For 78% of our panel, these stayed in place for six to eight hours before peeling away at the edges. We asked 152 women to trial 12 different strip lashes at home over a two-week period. They tested a variety of styles from natural, to lengthening and volumising, assessing how easy they were to apply, how comfortable they felt, how they looked, the consistency of the glue and how well they lasted. The verdict: Three quarters of testers liked the way they looked and said they were comfortable to wear. They were easy to position on the lash line and remained in place with the glue used. The lashes were easy to remove at the end of the day and retained their shape well after cleaning. The lashes: The Gabbi lashes aim to create a full, fanned out effect. No glue is included, so we used Sweed’s Clear Adhesive.