Breadcrumbs ![How To Get Longer Lashes](https://media.sheerluxe.com/SKbP0mTJs1r1SRooVncyHEFxkKU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2Fmascara-thumb.jpg) [Make-up](/beauty/make-up) / 05 September 2018 # How To Get Longer Lashes The promise of longer, thicker lashes is one of the industry’s hottest commodities – but it’s no longer all about faking it with falsies, extensions or layers of mascara. Lash-enhancing serums have been on the beauty shelves for a while now, but a new range of cutting-edge formulas are well worth checking out. Here’s what you need to know about using them, and the SL-approved wands that guarantee results… [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/17162) ## How do they work? You've likely heard of taking biotin tablets in a quest to get longer locks, but did you know the vitamin can be applied topically too? Biotin doesn't help hair grow faster, but instead promotes longer hair by strengthening the hair follicle; which allows each hair – or in this case, eyelash – to reach the end of its growth cycle. It's one of the main actives in lash serum formulas, hence all the hype. But as Joanne Corcoran from [RevitaLash](https://revitalash.co.uk/) – one of the original lash serum brands – explains, not all lash serums are created equal. For the best effects, she advises opting for formulas containing a blend of nourishing and conditioning ingredients – including a range of vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids – to improve lash flexibility, prevent brittleness and breakage, and boost moisture and shine. ## What's the catch? Firstly, the results aren’t permanent. “Once you stop using the serum your eyelashes will return to normal, so when you’ve achieved the desired length it’s best to use the product two to three times per week to maintain results,” Corcoran explains. You’ll also need a bit of patience and a dose of determination: to see the effects, you’ll need to apply the serums religiously once a day to make-up free lashes; preferably at night, before you go to bed. “It doesn’t happen overnight,” Corcoran says. “Typically results should be seen in roughly 12 weeks.” In rare cases, some lash serums have been found to cause hyperpigmentation of the eyelid and, if the product is not applied correctly, can cause lashes to pop up where they’re not wanted. “To avoid this, make sure you use a small amount and keep the brush as close to the lash line as possible,” says Joanne. ## Should I try one? If you never quite feel like mascara does the job, this is the beauty innovation you’ve been waiting for – especially if you're tired of faffing with eyelash glue or lengthy salon appointments. But, as with any beauty product, eyelash serums should also be approached with caution if you have particularly sensitive skin or eyes. ### Shop SL’s edit of the best eyelash serums below… ![Prevage Clinical Lash And Brow Enhancing Serum from Elizabeth Arden](https://media.sheerluxe.com/06sBIPw3S5uz0q55RLKbgd2mJAs=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2F1elizabeth-arden-prevage-clinical-lash-enhancing-seruem.jpg) [#### Prevage Clinical Lash And Brow Enhancing Serum](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=911&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allbeauty.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2F991816-elizabeth-arden-prevage-clinical-lash-and-brow-enhancing-serum-4ml-0-13-fl-oz%3Fabref%3D) ##### Elizabeth Arden, £39.95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/17162 "Add product to my favourites") ![Skincare Lash Intense Serum from Lancer](https://media.sheerluxe.com/v9D77hPydXxo64kx9RHSg_Rhc8I=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2F2lancer-lash-serum.jpg) [#### Skincare Lash Intense Serum ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Flancer-skincare-lash-intense-serum%2F11350344.html%3Faffil%3Dthggpsad%26switchcurrency%3DGBP%26shippingcountry%3DGB%26thg_ppc_campaign%3D7170000) ##### Lancer, £124.37 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/17162 "Add product to my favourites") ![Purified Eyelash Serum from LiLash](https://media.sheerluxe.com/u1IaqzhKFoFhRJ2CWIc3Ofghg0A=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2F3lilashlash.jpg) [#### Purified Eyelash Serum](https://www.lilash.com/product/lilash/) ##### LiLash, £62 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/17162 "Add product to my favourites") ![Phyto Medic Eyelash Enhancer from Lash Food](https://media.sheerluxe.com/RFDrlkNomNYcs98xva5LUMeakzE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2F4lashfood.jpg) [#### Phyto Medic Eyelash Enhancer](https://uk.strawberrynet.com/makeup/lashfood/lashfood-phyto-medic-eyelash-enhancer/189050/?trackid=4508&campaign=Google+-+PF&langboxoff=true&Currid=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm7Cg6YCh3QIV0hXTCh3UgwJMEAkYASABEgKdh_D_BwE) ##### Lash Food, £69 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/17162 "Add product to my favourites") ![Eyelash Activating Serum from M2 Beauté](https://media.sheerluxe.com/wWPG36LzMalcisrUTRVnsib3hdo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2F5m2-beaute-lashes.jpg) [#### Eyelash Activating Serum](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36666&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harrods.com%2Fen-gb%2Fm2-beaute%2Feyelash-activating-serum-p000000000002238030%3Fbcid%3D1468398303873) ##### M2 Beauté, £125 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/17162 "Add product to my favourites") ![Lash Force Eyelash Growth Serum from NYK1](https://media.sheerluxe.com/1ic5JYn1Cho9eHUloRGLP8EBYNA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2F6nyk1-lashforce.jpg) [#### Lash Force Eyelash Growth Serum](https://www.nyk1.com/nyk1-lash-force-eyelash-growth-serum?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInoupxISh3QIVGoXVCh1w8gGWEAkYASABEgIxfvD_BwE) ##### NYK1, £34.95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/17162 "Add product to my favourites") ![Eyelash Enhancing Serum from Rapid Lash](https://media.sheerluxe.com/_OUgGzT0yn73dwnp6tU0sEPZSSc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2F7rapid-lash.jpg) [#### Eyelash Enhancing Serum](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Frapidlash-eyelash-enhancing-serum-10103497) ##### Rapid Lash, £41 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/17162 "Add product to my favourites") ![Advanced Eyelash Conditioner from RevitaLash](https://media.sheerluxe.com/_x88YnLiFRJWk64dyMP58qFJh58=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F09%2F8revitalash-advanced.jpg) [#### Advanced Eyelash Conditioner](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=911&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allbeauty.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2F1180566-revitalash-lash-advanced-eyelash-conditioner-1ml%3Fgclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIhOHTzIWh3QIVzbHtCh1YgQW3EAAYBCAAEgLJS_D_BwE) ##### RevitaLash, £41.60 [ 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