When I was updating or roundup of eyelash and brow growth products, I noticed that our post on Lilash containing a prostaglandin had attracted a ton of comments – so many, in fact, that the feedback on whether Lilash works and what kind of side effects people experienced is probably statistically significant. These consumer reviews are a must read for anyone thinking about buying Lilash or any other eyelash growth product. To save you the trouble of sifting through them, here is a summary.
Twenty three people reported irritation. Most typically, the reaction has been red, swollen and itchy eyes. The extent varies, but for some people it is so severe that they give up using Lilash pretty quickly. However, there many who report that the adverse reactions stop after a week or so and they continue use without any irritation.
It seems as if those that do persevere seem to get the desired result of longer, thicker lashes. A total of 17 people said they were happy with the results of using Lilash.
However, there a few horror stories. I was shocked to find that a total of seven people reported that ‘cheek hair’ started to grow as a result of using Lilash and there are specific reports of new hair sprouting up somewhere between the cheekbone and lower lashes.
Less alarming, but nonetheless undesirable, is pigmentation. A total of seven Lilash users reported darkening skin or red lines where the product was being applied.
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Ingredients in Lilash
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Seed Extract, Silica, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, 9 alpha, 11 alpha, 15S-trihydroxy-17-Phenyl 18, 19, 20-Trinor-prosta-5Z, 13E-Diene-1-oic acid, Isopropyl Ester.
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Thanks for your report. I researched eyelash growth products on-line, read a lot of reviews and ended up buy Revitalash. Apparently, it was one of the first products on the market. My lashes look amazing (it’s been 9 weeks). I haven’t had any side effects and you can buy it on-line for a great price. They also make a mascara that I’ve read is the bomb!!!
I used Lilash for exactly six days. Around day three I developed extreme light sensitivity and weird dark reddish-purple undereye circles. By day seven (after six nights of Lilash application) the dark circles were so bad that I stopped using the product. I have never experienced or seen anything like them.
A little research (in medical/glaucoma forums, not beauty forums) revealed that it’s the prostaglandins that cause the dark circles, patches of dark skin around the eyes, and the hair growth on the cheek, with Lumigan (found in Latisse) far and away the worst offender. The problem will continue or get worse as long as you use the product. I couldn’t find any definitive info on whether the dark circles always fade. I do know that it took forever for mine to fade away, and I used this product for only six days.
I think this is important information for possible users to know, as Lilash is not forthcoming about the included prostaglandin on their website or the literature included with purchase.
The side effects that I heard about Li Lash discouraged me. My salon suggested that I use Revitalash… I’m on my 5th week now and got no side effects. The best part is, my friends compliment me on my thick, long lashes!!!
I’ve been using Lilash for a year & a 1/2. The only thing I’ve noticed besides longer thicker lashes is if I stop using Lilash for a week or more, my lashes will fall out leaving me to start all over. There have been times my lashes have gotten so long I’ve had to actually cut them down but all in all, I’ve had no problems w/ this product.
Admittingly, the things I’ve read just now are quite disturbing & I may consider switching out products as I wear contact lenses & go in yearly to have my eyes checked for glaucoma. This piece of information would’ve been useful when I first started researching lash growth products over a year ago.
I am on my 2nd bottle of Lilash (almost 2 years of use) and have dark discoloration (like bruising) around my eye area as a result. I also have noticed the hair around my cheek bones to my lower eyelashes are thicker and longer.
I can’t believe I am still using it! I am looking for another alternative but still have a lot of product left. Does anyone know if the discoloration around the eye area fades? I am concerned as it looks like I have been crying or been beaten up. I have to wear makeup all the time now.
I have just recieved my second tube of Lilash and reading the new list of ingredients, I noticed the formulation has completely changed. Can you comment on the efficacy of this new formulation? It no longer contains the 5 parabens and has added hydroxyethylcellulose and chlorphenesin. I was previously happy with the results and several friends purchased but have experienced irritation.
Hi Farida, you are right. The new formula has coloidal silver which can cause a skin condition called argyria where the skin goes blue/gray. Chlorephenesin can be an irritant and is restricted in Japan. Here the FDA discourages it in products used by nursing mothers or small children. And, of course, it still has prostaglandins. Good to see the back of the parabens though.
Old formula: Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Seed Extract, Silica, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, 9 alpha, 11 alpha, 15S-trihydroxy-17-Phenyl 18, 19, 20-Trinor-prosta-5Z, 13E-Diene-1-oic acid, Isopropyl Ester.
New formula: Purified water, Panthenol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Seed Extract, Silica, Glycerin, Coloidal Silver, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, 9 Alpha, 11 Alpha, 15S-trihydroxy-17-Phenyl 18, 19, 20-Trinorprosta-5Z, 13E-Diene-1-oic acid, Isopropyl Ester, Hydroxyethylcellulose.
I recently purchased my 2nd tube of Lilash since I was very satisfied with my first purchase a year and a half ago. My first experience was without side effects – no stinging, discoloration etc. At that time first thing I noticed was my lashes were getting so long – and that was within 3 weeks of using the product. I have now been using this tube for 6 weeks and I have noticed nothing of the sort. (I have not used any Lilash for the past 8 months – so it is out of my system.) With this product I have noticed a difference in consistency – much thinner, some burning upon application and also some redness surrounding my eyes. So I decided to google Lilash to see if there had been a change in formulation and I found your forum here with your info. Thank you to everyone who took the time to post this information. I’m going to dump my tube and look for something else – I’m too old to go thru this crap!!!! I suppose at 60 I’m lucky to have lashes!! Thanks.
Hi Linda, there are several good eyelash growth products that do not have prostaglandins. See our Five Best suggestions and there is also Hydropeptide, which I am personally using and have found it is safe and works. And we have a roundup of all the eyelash products and if they are safe and work.
I bought my first tube of LiLash 5 months ago and have no negative side effects. My eyelashes are significantly longer and and I no longer have to curl them. I also bought the LiBrow but did not notice a significant difference. I’ve not tried anything else but will check your site for other recommendations. I’ve already ordered my second tube but after reading others comments I may switch to something else, but at the hefty price will eventually go back to it.
Marta, I just discovered your website and look forward to tryin some of your recommendations.
Welcome Laura. Here’s our Five Best and I’ve also been getting good results with Hydropeptide.
http://www.truthinaging.com/uncategorized/five-best-eyelash-and-brow-growth-products/
http://www.truthinaging.com/eyes/hydropeptide-lash-helps-eyelashes-grow-tested-and-recommended/
I used a tube of Lilash and was very pleased with the results. So I reordered when they offered me a discounted price for two tubes.
Don’t know what change was made but it now has no effect and while using it I have lost the benefits from the first tube I used. Tried to get a refund but they just sent me two more tubes which were also ineffective. Now, they do not respond to my e-mails. Would have recommended this product highly until I got their “sale” product, now I’d just like to get a credit to my account and I won’t be doing business with them again.
Linda, Your experience sounds much like mine. I’m 70 and was very pleased to have longer lashes. But I do believe they have changed the formulation and now the product is completely ineffective. I’ll be looking for another product.
I tried the LiLash and experienced nothing significant other than a red/purplish hue above the lid. I also noticed a client of mine who is using Jan marini came in the other day and her lashes looked great but I noticed her lids also looked purplish/red and when i commented she said it’s because of her allergies. But I don’t know. I’ve tried Revitalash and got a somewhat OK response. Talika no good; and now on Rapid Lash which I bought from Costco. If that does not work I’ll try the one from Skin Actives.
I have had a similar experience. I started with Revitalash and had a burning red eyes and stopped using. Heard about Latisse but then listened to the advertised side effects and that scared me off. Then my girlfriend gave me a tube of LiLash and told me that they advertise “no irritation” BUT I had immediate swelling of my eyelids that resulted in a red/puplish color. It took ice, advil and a week before they returned to normal. NO MORE PROSTAGLANDINS for me– they are not worth the risk!!! Rapid Lash is worse. My dermatologist told me that they have use a prostaglandin that is used by Veterinarians in farm animals- very scary- no wonder its cheap. I just found another one from my salon that is all natural and my stylist has had great results without irritaiton or side effects—so I am trying it and will keep you posted.
I bought my first tube of Lilash in March 09 started using and had some irritation the first week. Then I SLOWLY noticed longer thicker lashes, I stopped using it around June because they were getting TOO CURLY!! Then they got better, then they started falling out! I used it again and things went back to good, to normal… nice thick lashes… I stopped using it again last month and I have noticed they are falling so badly! I remove my make up and 4 lashes fall out! and I woke up one day with red puffy DRY eye lids! they burn.. I didnt associate it with lilash, I even thought it was because I stopped it, and I purchased it again yesterday!! Now I read this and it all makes sense.. I dont know what to do to cancel the order or get my money back And a week ago I noticed about the cheek hair too! its not so obvious, only if you really look in the mirror with light, but still… what if it gets worse?! OMG I dont know what to do? I dont want to feel like I just threw 139 dlls to the trash!! HEEEELLP
Im still waiting for tis product to show up! They dont answer emails! buyer beware!
I also bought 3 weeks ago. There doesn’t seem to be much product in the tube. I emailed them to ask if this was normal and no response. The brush comes out quite dryish with no product really visible. My eyelashes do seem a bit longer but no extra volume noticed. Anyone have this experience?
I have been using Lilash for 5 weeks and have followed the directions exactly. I have short, thin, light lashes. I have not noticed any difference in 5 weeks from the day I started. I will use the product for the recommended 90 days with the hope that I will see some improvement.