Lash Allure MD is a side effect free eyelash conditioner that relies on peptides as the active eyelash stimulating ingredients rather than prostaglandins or prostaglandin analogues which have many side effects. The manufacturers claim that results and improvement in eyelash length and texture were noticed in just two weeks. At just under $50 for one [...]
Today we will see if Ardell Lash and Brow Growth Accelerator really works. This is one of the cheapest eyelash growth serums and thus has quite a loyal following. Unlike specialty eyelash conditioners that are only available at boutiques or online, I’ve seen Ardell’s eyelash conditioner at my local supermarket. To start, we will analyze the ingredients in Ardell to see if they can really make your eyelashes longer. Here is the list of ingredients from Amazon:
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Panthenol, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, VP DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer, Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG 1 Trideceth-6, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, DMDM Hydantoin
Will Ardell Brow & Lash Growth Accelerator Make My Eyelashes Grow Longer?
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract – Commonly known as peony root extract, this ingredient is an anti irritant and anti oxidant.
Although peony root is a common ingredient in Asian herbal medicine for boosting the immune system, I have found no record that it has ever been used for encouraging hair growth. - Panthenol – A provitamin of vitamin B5, panthenol is found in many hair care products such as shampoos and hair conditioners because it helps draw water to the hair shaft. This helps keep the hair moisturized and supple and thus less likely to break. This useful vitamin also coats the hair to make it shiny and helps other ingredients penetrate deep into your skin. So panthenol may indeed make your eyelashes healthier and longer not because they make them grow, but by preventing damage and breakage from eye makeup and eyelash curlers. It may also help other lash growth ingredients sink deep into your hair follicle where they activate hair growth.
- Polytetrafluoroethylene – This long fancy name just means Teflon. Yes, TEFLON, the stuff that coats the frying pan you use to cook your eggs… Why this is in an eyelash growth product I’m not really sure, but if you ever have a problem with ants in your garden just spray your plants with teflon and it’ll be too slippery for them to climb up! Thanks wikipedia!
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein – These proteins are often found in haircare and skincare products because they form a protective film on your skin and hair. This barrier helps seal in moisture and keeps your skin and hair soft and supple.
- VP DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer – A polymer that is found in many hair care products for its strength. VP DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer coats your hair to make it stronger and less prone to breakage. Although this is usually found in mousses and hair gels, Ardell may have included VP DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer in its formula to help prevent damage and breakage to your lashes. Even though it may not make your eyelashes any longer, this means that Ardell Lash Growth Accelerator is kinda like hairspray for your eyelashes if you use it after you curl your lashes!
- Polyquaternium 37 – Yet another film forming ingredient that coats your lashes. Polyquaternium 37 is pretty cool because it has a positive charge that bonds to your hair. The effect is your hair has more volume, elasticity, and shine as well as less tangles! Though if my lashes were long enough to get tangled I wouldn’t really need to use Lash Growth Accelerator…
- Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate – A skin moisturizer and lubricant.
- PPG 1 Trideceth-6 – An emulsifier, PPG 1 Trideceth-6 keeps the mixture of water ingredients and oil ingredients evenly mixed.
- Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil – Castor oil is used in skincare and haircare as a conditioner. There is no scientific proof that castor oil causes hair growth.
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate – A preservative.
- DMDM Hydantoin – An antimocrobial.
In conclusion, there’s only one ingredient in Ardell Lash Growth Accelerator that may make your eyelashes grow faster, it’s mostly just full of ingredients that coat your eyelashes. Much like volumizing shampoos and silicone based conditioners that promise shiny strong hair, this eyelash growth conditioner fools you into thinking you have longer healthier eyelashes even though it’s just layers of build up! That being said, it does make your eyelashes look and feel thicker so I guess it does work even though the results will fade after the product washes off. Think of it as a more permanent form of mascara rather than an eyelash growth product!
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2 hearts out of 5 for Ardell Lash and Brow Growth Accelerator
Despite popular belief, there are eyelash growth products that really work for growing longer eyelashes even without a prescription. However, there are only several brands that fall under this category and unfortunately they all have the same side effects as the prescription lash growers. Their only advantage would be their price (much cheaper than Latisse) and availability (you can buy them online over the counter). One such prescription free lash conditioner is Revitalash Lash Growth Serum and another is Lilash Purified Eyelash Stimulator which we will analyze and review right now.
Purified Water, Panthenol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Seed Extract, Silca, Glycerin, Colloidal Silver, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, 9 Alpha, 15S-trihydroxy-17-Phenyl 18, 19, 20-Trinorprosta-5Z, 13E-Diene-1-oic acid, Isopropyl Ester, Hydroxyethylcellulose.
- Panthenol – An essential B vitamin that is needed for healthy hair growth, panthenol is also an ingredient in many hair products and cosmetics because it actually coats hair and strengthens it as well as making hair shiny and lusterous.
- Lupinus Albus Seed Extract – Also known as white lupin extract, this natural ingredient increases collagen for supple firm skin.
- Prunus Amygdalus Seed Extract – Almond oil is a great moisturizer that makes hair more resilient and less likely to break.
- Silica – Silica is needed for strong hair as it forms the basis for the structure of hair protein.
- Glycerin – A natural humectant, glycerin coats your eyelashes and moisturizes them so they are not dry and brittle.
- Colloidal Silver – Silver has antimicrobial properties and when particles of the metal are suspended in solution, they act as a natural antimicrobial without the harseh side effects of chemical preservatives.
- 9 Alpha, 15S-trihydroxy-17-Phenyl 18, 19, 20-Trinorprosta-5Z, 13E-Diene-1-oic acid – A different form/derivative of the prostaglandin bimatoprost, the prescription ingredient that causes increased eyelash hair growth. These types of ingredients are the only clinically proven substances that actually have a measurable effect on eyelash length. However they do have side effects such as darkening of eye areas that come in contact with the solution.
Does Lilash Really Work For Longer Eyelashes?
Lilash has scientifically proven ingredients that make your eyelashes look longer and thicker. However these are such powerful ingredients that you will need to be careful when you use this eyelash growth serum. First of all you only need to use a little bit of the serum. Apply Lilash to your upper lash line and only do so once a day. Try not to get the product in your eyes or smear it on your eyelid or surrounding eye area. As long as you remember to apply Lilash carefully you should not need to worry about side effects. This together with the fact that Lilash is prescription free and that you can buy Lilash for just a little over $100 makes this a very attractive eyelash growth conditioner.
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5 out of 5 hearts for Lilash Eyelash Growth Stimulator
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