It’s not uncommon for women to crave the look of long, thick eyelashes. Any woman can tell you that plenty of tools are on the cosmetics market to achieve this effect, from eyelash curlers to different types of long-lasting, lash-thickening mascaras. While such products do serve a rather useful purpose, some women still find themselves wanting to take their lashes to the next level by inquiring about Latisse.
When the name Latisse is mentioned, it often brings to mind one question to which many women would like an answer: Does Latisse work better than mascara? The answer, however, is a resounding “No.” No, Latisse does not work better than mascara because the two are designed to serve two completely different purposes. The function of mascara is to coat the eyelashes in a manner that gives them a temporarily longer or thicker appearance. The goal of Latisse, however, is to grow lashes that are fuller, longer, and darker.
According to Santo Criscuolo, the owner of Kirkland, Washington’s Ambrosia Medspa, Latisse is a solution that is designed to treat women with inadequate eyelash growth. Latisse can only be obtained with the proper medical authorization. A licensed medical spa professional can prescribe Latisse and show her clients how to use it. Latisse is applied once a day along the base of the upper lash line in order to enable hair to grow. Although it is highly effective in helping women achieve the look of thicker, darker lashes, the effects of Latisse are not permanent. Once a woman stops using the treatment, her lashes will return to their original state after a number of weeks or months.
Latisse works by increasing the length of the lashes’ growth phase while also increasing the number of hairs that spring up during the growth phase. Although the Latisse solution was originally developed to treat glaucoma, the medical profession soon discovered that patients were growing longer, thicker lashes upon use. Allergan, the same company that manufactures Botox and Juvederm patented the formula, and thus Latisse was born.
According to Criscuolo, the product is truly amazing. His staff members have seen women’s thin and short eyelashes grow thicker, longer and darker. They’ve also seen women with lashes so naturally blond that they are virtually invisible grow darker, more noticeable lashes. Criscuolo has even seen women with bald spots on their eyelids grow completely new lashes. In other words, Latisse really works!
One thing that people truly ought to realize about Latisse is that it is not simply another form of makeup. However, this isn’t to say that Latisse and mascara can’t go hand in hand. Women who use Latisse are also allowed to use mascara to augment their newly-thickened lashes.
If you’ve been unhappy with the thickness or visibility of your eyelashes, then it might be worth your while to ask your doctor or medical spa professional if Latisse is right for you. After all, you deserve to be happy about the way you look, and if stronger lashes can help get you there, then why not go for it.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
We used to sell Revitalash in our spa because it contained the same ingredients in it that Latisse contained. It produced fantastic results. However, about 12 to 18 months ago, Allergan (manufacturer of Latisse) exercised their right (they have a patent) to prevent others from using their formula. Revitalash was reformulated and is not the same product that it used to be. Latisse requires a prescription because it has a much higher amount of the active ingredient that made Revitalash and still makes Latisse so amazing. The difference is substantial… like a Volkswagen Beattle compared to a Ferrari.
Hundreds of our clients are using Latisse with out any issues. And if you were using Revitalash a 12 to 18 months ago, you were using basically the same product so the risks side affects were basically the same.
Regarding cost, we offer Latisse at $120 per kit. Each kit lasts about 30 to 45 days. By the second or third kit, you’ll get 60 to 75 days out of it.
Do a quick search on Revitalash and you’ll find it priced any where from $90 to $150. While you might find it cheaper, you won’t be getting the same amount of the active ingredient that you get in Latisse. After 18 months of comparing Revitalash to Latisse, there really is no comparison. Latisse produces superior results time and time again.
Santo – June 7, 2010 , 5:55 PM
Hi there! I used Revitalsh(not the mascara, but the lengthening solution)for about a year and I’d have to say, I was pleased with the results-I could see a difference. I do work in the medical field, so I was very excited awaiting Latisse’s launch, especially after hearing they had gotten FDA approval to make the claim that lashes will be longer, darker and thicker in 8 weeks, no one had been able to make that claim prior! I began using it the first day of it’s release and couldn’t be happier with the results. There were a few differences from the start, since Latisse is medically prescribed it’s strength is equal to a prescription as opposed to something you purchase over the counter-as a result my lashes got longer, darker and most importantly to me, much thicker(I noticed on about the third week)! I actually had to cut back using it! Now, I maybe use it only twice a week to maintain, which is really nice! I still find there’s a place for Revitalash, on the lower lashes and brows, where Latisse isn’t recommended. As far as price difference, I recall Revitalash being around $90. and Latisse is about $120., but you really do get alot more for that $30., also Latisse does offer coupons at latisse.com like $20. off and/or buy one, get one free-you have to keep an eye out for them. Hope that helps y’all!
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maeraim – July 7, 2010 , 5:57 AM