Lilash ingredients: it includes a prostaglandin
A reader with intrepid sleuthing skills sent me the ingredients list for Lilash Eyelash Stimulator. I've been trying to find out what is in Lilash all year and the manufacturer, based in Scotsdale, is not very forthcoming. It turns out that the active ingredient is a prostaglandin analogue. Prostaglandin is the drug used to treat glaucoma that - because it may change the color of your eyes or even impact sight - has made eyelash growth products controversial to say the least.
Lilash also contains (in addition to five parabens and phenoxyethanol) a rather unpleasant preservative called methylchloroisothiazalinone. In high concentrations it can cause chemical burns and it is a skin and membrane irritant and so it was largely removed from most cosmetic products except for those with only short duration skin contact such as rinse-offs. There are some newer formulations that make it more acceptable to sensitive users, so it is now found in cosmetics more frequently. In the US accepted concentrations are 15 ppm in rinse-offs and 8 ppm in other cosmetic.
Ingredients
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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have you used this produc yet? i've heard its very good. and have a few weeks using it. but i am worried about the side effects of the prostaglandin analogue. i have presented a little redness in my eyes. so i dont know if i should continue.
Posted on December 8, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I personally wouldn't use a product that contains prostaglandins.
Posted on December 9, 2008 at 1:43 am
i used the jan marini product for over a year and a half before ingredient changed from glaucoma drug starts with a b and it did change my eye color from green to muddy grey. I was pissed to say the least. I am looking for good product and this one got great reviews but not worth it if it has the same ingredient!
Posted on December 16, 2008 at 3:52 am
i order it yesterday. i will keep you guys posted on the progress. Toni you said that it changed your eye colour, how did that happen?
Posted on December 17, 2008 at 8:51 am
The gal at Lilash was very forthcoming with me when I asked about the ingredients. It's listed in their ingredients as well. I am on my 2nd tube of Lilash now. I think it works VERY well. I have tried both Revitalash and the original Marini product. They worked but they both irritated my eyes. Prostaglandin analogues actually have a very safe track record in glaucoma medications for over 20 years.
Posted on December 21, 2008 at 1:19 am
I have used the lilash product and have had no problems. As a product crazy girl I will try anything and I feel all the hype about eyelash products are silly. It has never changed the color of my eyes so I would tell anyone to use it. I know when I got my tube in the mail the ingredients were on the instruction sheet.
Posted on December 21, 2008 at 4:12 am
i'm looking at the ingredients for LiLash. Does anyone know which one is the prostaglandin?
Posted on January 4, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I have been using Li-lash for about 6 weeks and my eyelashes are so longpeople keep asking me if Ihave false eyelashes on! The first application produced a little redness and irritation but I think I applied it incorrectly and got some in my eyes. I have had no problems since and am about to order another tube!
Posted on January 18, 2009 at 8:05 am
Complete waste of money!
With great enthusiasm I bough Lilash and after the first try, when I put it on, as per exact directions, as an eye liner overnight - I woke up with red, swollen and itchy eyes. Thought, maybe I used too much. So I waited few days until my eyes became normal, and tried again. Very small amount, barely touching the lids. Darn it! Next morning the same thing - irritated, red, swollen, itchy eyes. Red eyes! Not just the lids around the eyes, but eyes themselves. To boost, there were three eye lashes on my cheek! So basically, I was LOOSING eyelashes! Which never, ever happened before.
I called Lilash and asked them to put my story in their "perfect report", but they completely dismissed me.
I'd like to mention that I never had any allergies to any cosmetics before, that I do not wear mascara or have contact lenses.
I was completely taken aback by this crappy product. And am angry that my complaint wasn't even noted. They really should put that "some people might experience redness, etc., loss of eye lashes"...
I bet in a year or so, we'll hear more of a horror stories.
Posted on January 27, 2009 at 10:21 am
I have been on this product for a week. I bought it because it received 5 stars. My eyes were red, irritated and itching also the next morning. I had to lay off the product for one day before using it again. Eye drops did not get rid of the red eyes. I spent a great deal of money on this product and I really want to give it a chance to work its magic. Buyers need to know that reactions that can occur. I am a nurse and will be watching closely the side effects in the event I return this product.
Posted on January 30, 2009 at 11:00 am
i want to buy it. So tell me if u think its a good idea.. it has high ratings but these r the first negative comments ive heard about it.
Posted on February 2, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Kitty,
prostaglandin - the active ingredient - can have side-effects. I personally wouldn't use it. But I can't advise you - its up to you if you want to take a chance with it.
Posted on February 3, 2009 at 6:59 am
I have used Lilash and EL and Lumigan itself. The only way you should have bad eye irritation and adverse reactions is if you get it in your eyes, unless you are one of a few people who have allergic reactions to the drug. It can and will change your iris color if you continue getting in your eye if you have a particular eye color (blue and hazel are very susceptible) I advise not to use at night despite what you hear, no matter how little I put on or how carefully, laying my head where the serum drips in my eye immediately after applying it is completely unavoidable. Put it on in the day time, you don't need much of it (you do need to have patience for it to work) and for some people, they can develop a tolerance to the drug after a while and then their lashes will fall out, mine never did. Some people have adverse reactions like with ANY drug, and their lashes fall out immediately or they experience too much irritation on the lid of the eye and have to discontinue use. If you lashes fall out, they will grow back, but it takes quite a while. Prostaglandins also discolor pigmented tissue....your eyelid where applied will develop a pinkish brown eyeliner look, which bothers some people, but is a very small price to pay for gorgeous lashes. Basically, for most people you don't need to worry if you get it in your eye a few times, it won't do anything to your iris a few times....just learn from the mistake and don't continue getting it in your eye.
Posted on February 3, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I've been using LiLash for 3 weeks and have definitely noticed a difference in the length of my lashes. The reason I chose LiLash because I read it did not irritate the eyes as some other eyelash stimulators did and I didn't want to spend the time and money for eyelash extensions. So far no problems, no eye color change, no irritation and no redness. I am happy with this product.
Posted on February 4, 2009 at 4:37 am
I started using LiLash in November and as of mid January my lashes are so long that I'm almost embarassed to wear mascara. I had applied it on my lower lashes too and I skip the mascara there now. I can feel them touching my sunglasses! I've had numerous people say "Wow! Your eyelashes are so long, are they real?!" Never any irritation.
Posted on February 5, 2009 at 1:31 am
Ruby, MD
So below is an abstract from a pubmed article regarding prostaglandins use in the eye. The side effects are from getting the medication in the eye and do occur. So just use with caution please. Any irritation that does occur I would go to an opthomologist to get the eyes checked. Or at least keep up with eye exams every 6 months to make sure you are not developing any wierd side effects.
Place a gauze maybe between the upper and lower eyelid until it drys so there is less changes of it getting in your eye and more dripping or getting absorbed by the gauze.
Anecdotal case reports describe the occurrence of cystoid macular edema, iritis, herpes simplex keratitis, periocular skin darkening, and headaches in patients treated with prostaglandin analogs for glaucoma. The purpose of this article is to critically analyze these anecdotal case reports in light of a few well-controlled, randomized clinical studies to determine whether conclusions can be made about a causal relationship between the use of prostaglandin analogs and the occurrence of these side effects. None of these putative side effects has been proven to be causally related to latanoprost therapy using valid scientific methodology. These possible side effects occur rarely. Cystoid macular edema, iritis, and herpes simplex keratitis occur in eyes with risk factors. To scientifically establish a causal relationship between drug therapy and rare side effects, repeated rechallenging with masked controls is required. With rare exception, such methodology has not been used with any of these putative side effects. Nevertheless, even without firm establishment of a causal relationship, caution is advised with the use of prostaglandin analogs in eyes with risk factors for cystoid macular edema, iritis, and herpes simplex keratitis until properly designed, large, controlled studies provide more definitive information.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12204718
Posted on February 6, 2009 at 12:25 am
Does the iris return to the normal color after discontinuing use of the product?
Posted on February 6, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I read all comments about Lilash and that it was low on allergy reaction. I do think that maybe I applied too much .... though I did apply this at 11am and did not feel any irritation till about 10 hours later. Before I went to bed my eye balls were bright red, and dark shading had appeared below my left eye. All the rims were red/pink and it felt like I had been swimming in salt water, stinging slightly. I want long eyelashes so much. 3 years ago they were wonderful, but somehow they are dreadful now. I am 56 years. Now I wonder whether I should wait a few days and try it just on one eyelid using very little of the product. Any advice?
Posted on February 8, 2009 at 12:17 am
It is not uncommon to have a reaction to the active ingredient (a prostaglandin). You could try the new Marini Lash, Dermalash or Folligen. They don't have this ingredient, but I have tested them and they do enhance growth somewhat. See our review of five best eyelash growth products:
http://www.truthinaging.com/2008/10/five-best-eyelash-and-brow-growth-products.html
Posted on February 8, 2009 at 4:17 am
LiLash is super! It works! I follow the advices as well as read carefully all warnings ! I am sad that I did not take a photo before.
My eyes are still green and well. I do not fully understand how could it change my eye-color!? I use it like a fine eyeliner, very little in the evening and in the Mornings I just put some pure cream on to skin.
Posted on February 11, 2009 at 5:23 am
Hi Anna
How long did you have to wait until you saw results?
Do you know of anyone who has tried the Li brow for the eyebrows?
Was wondering if it works just as well.
Thanks.
Posted on February 11, 2009 at 8:32 am
Ladies, I have read all the comments. I can say, and I rarely post on websites, that this product works. For years my lashes have been thin and many missing.
After 6 weeks my lashes are so long people stare at them. If you get it in your eyes, they will get red and burn, what wouldn't turn your eyes red if you put in them!
Posted on February 12, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Hi
Does anyone have before and after pictures? Im curious to see if this actually works. I want to make sure its the right thing for me.
Thanks Ladies. Great Advise posted btw.
Posted on February 13, 2009 at 3:28 pm
used lilash only once, and I must say very disappointing. Never been allergic to any cosmetic product before, but I awoke the following morning to find my eyelids red itchy and swollen, looked like I had been crying all night! Work colleagues assumed I was wearing pink eyeshadow! As the day progressed the redness extended to the arch of my eyebrows and also beneath my eye, definitely not the look I was after. I'll give it one more go seeing as it was expensive, but won't be holding out much hope. There's obviously some very potent chemicals in this product so people should be cautious! First time in 37 years I've ever come out in an allergy!! That tells its own story.
Posted on February 14, 2009 at 5:28 am
I have been using LiLash for 2 months now and I have had great results and no adverse side effects. My lashes are noticeably longer and thicker especially with mascara. I purchased it at the same time as 2 of my friends and they are very happy with the product as well. I'm sorry it doesn't seem to agree with some people. They don't know what they are missing.
Posted on February 15, 2009 at 4:12 am
Has anyone tried Librow? Does it work just as well?
Posted on February 15, 2009 at 1:02 pm
i just bought lilash..has anyone just used it on the top eyelid, not the bottom?
i think the bottom may cause some irritation for me, but the top is ok.
Posted on February 20, 2009 at 2:36 am
I'm using Librow right now. Barely my 3rd day and I can already tell a difference. It's getting slightly darker and a bit thicker. No new growth yet, but it's too early to tell. I will update in a couple more weeks.
Posted on February 20, 2009 at 7:40 pm
SO I just bought both lilash and librow.
Will take pictures of progress when I start using.
Will keep everyone posted on the reactions.
Posted on February 21, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I have use lilash for 4 weeks now. Experienced slight redness only on 1st day, none after. My eyelash was thin, now a lot thicker and longer. I will keep using it. I believe its great!
Posted on February 22, 2009 at 5:40 am
Hi! I purchased Lilash and Librow and began using it on 2/21/09 evening. The next morning (today) my eyes were bloodshot and around my eyes looks pink/brown, like I was just getting over a crying fit. I tried it again tonight, before I read this website. It was expensive, but I don't know if I'll continue the Lilash. I may continue the Librow - that is what I mainly wanted anyways as my brows are thin and patchy. Will check back on this website again and post progress, if any.
Posted on February 22, 2009 at 11:39 am
I used Lilash and my lashes grew very long. It took three to six weeks to get there, but it grew a lot. However i did get a discolouration on my lids, which I was not too happy about. You will be happy to know that the discolouration is going away. so i might use it once every other week instead!! I did not experience any burning so that was a plus. Hope that this review helps!!!!!!!
Posted on February 25, 2009 at 1:22 am
I am using Lilash &Librow, I too experience the red eye lid & red eyes side effects as for my brow it just gets a little red but so far both seem to be working. Though this seems a little expensive to keep up $$$ per 6 months. I have read around alot about natural remedies so next i'll try emu-oil ( I know it sounds weird but proven to work ) on my eye brows and folligen cream for eyelashes. Many people have said it works pretty good to maintain your brow and lash growth, just not as extreme as this lab produced eyelash growth and eyebrow growth products. However, it is a lot cheaper and i'll keep you updated
Posted on February 25, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Product Update:
So I have been using Lilash and Librow for two and a half weeks (almost three) now and I do notice a difference. Lashes are Brows are more denser. There is some change in Lenght but not to the degree that everyone has been reporting yet.
No irritation. No reddness. A bit of dryness around the eye brows and below the lower lid.
No discoloration yet.
Will keep you posted.
Posted on February 26, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I just used it for the 1st time last nigt and
my eyes are bloodshot and the skin around
my eyes are dry and have a burning sensation! I will try to use it only during the day time and hopefully it won't drip into
My eyes as to when I sleep!
I will check back to see how everyone else us doing! It's so expensive I don't want to give it up so quickly!
Posted on February 27, 2009 at 11:14 am
I purchased Lilash and the first couple of times I applied it I had red, burning eyes. I started applying only one time a day and being very careful not to use too much and avoid getting it in my eyes. I do not have red burning eyes. However, I am very concerned about the possibility of eye color change. I have green to blue eye color and I do not want my eye color to change. I am curious how many users with light eyes have had their eye color change and how many have not experienced this change. I do not want to stop using the product but not sure it is worth a change in eye color. I would love to hear from others regarding the eye color changes.
Posted on February 28, 2009 at 4:19 am
tammy, my friend was the one that recommended me to lilash. She too has light color eyes(bluish green)and she has been using lilash now for 3 months. Her eyes are still the same color with no changes at all.
Now your eyes don't burn anymore!? I tried to apply it to my eyes during daytime but my eye lids and the area under my eyes turn all pink and swollen. You mentioned that you were a little irritated too but now you are ok!? I don't know if I should keep applying it to my lashes.
Posted on March 1, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Here's my update, first few times I tried Lilash ended in disaster, red swollen eyelids, but I was determined to persevere. Gave it a break for a week, and thankfully on my third attempt eyes weren't as sore. I must be accustomed to it now as I've been using it for a week now with no major soreness or redness. I'm actually beginning to notice my lashes ever so slightly longer, can't wait to see what the next few weeks bring!!!!
Posted on March 2, 2009 at 8:46 am
does anyone know if I have to apply it either in the morning or evening!? Would it work if I just apply it for a few hours a day!? Let's say 5 hours most!? I don't think my eyelids nor my eyes can take it! When the area around my eyes get red and swollen, I can totally feel it. So I am thinking maybe I could leave it on for just 5 hours most and wash everything off before I sleep!
Posted on March 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
Ariboo, Thanks for letting me know about your friend. As far as the red burning eyes. My eyes are still itching at times but if I am careful, they are not red and burning. What I did differently was to only apply in the morning. I have been very careful to use as little as possible when applying and trying to be very careful not to get it in my eyes. If I do get it in my eyes, my eyes still get red and burn.
Posted on March 3, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I have used Lilash before and had great results. I never had any irritation or problems with red eyes at all, but then again I did put it only on my upper lid. I had a friend who said she experienced some redness, but she put it on her upper and lower lid and even on her lashes. I think if you don't use too much, you shouldn't have any problem. I've never heard of anyone having problems with their eyes changing color. Seems like that wouldn't ever become an issue as long as you keep it on your eyelid and not in your eye. My 2 cents.
Posted on March 3, 2009 at 5:25 pm
I am now only applying lilash on my upper lid and only a very small amount too! I figure that it should be ok and if I apply it in the morning instead of evening where it might drop into my eyes while I sleep! It seems ok so far but I will give it a few hours to see if the irritation starts again. My friend and I want to know if we have to keep using this I'm order to maintain the growth!? It's so pricey!!!!
Posted on March 4, 2009 at 5:16 am
This product worked for me. I have very sensitive skin and was surprised i had no stinging or redness to the eye. After 6 weeks my eyelashes became very long but did not thicken much. However, there were side effects for me. After 5 months of use a noticable thick red line appeared where I put the product and it looked like I had vampire eyes!! I stopped using lilash 3 months ago and the red line has gone but so have my long lashes!!! It does work but at a cost.
Posted on March 5, 2009 at 4:02 am
I've been using Lilash for almost 4 weeks and I noticed my eyelashes starting growing after a week...I love my new eyelashes, they are longer and thicker, but it feels like they are stuck in this lenght so I hope they grow a little bit more. I use the product every night before going to sleep.
I've also experienced some eye redness and discoloration (like pink, brown color) in my upper lid line where I aplied the product. It's nothing too visible or bad though.
I went to an ophthalmologist and asked about the glaucoma ingredientes that Lilash has and he told me that as long as I don't have a glaucoma problem and don't get the product in my eye it's fine....although he told me the redness on my eye it's an irritation caused most likely from using Lilash so he prescribed me some drops for it.
I'll keep you all posted with any changes I notice in the next few weeks.
Posted on March 9, 2009 at 3:58 am
So the discoloration does go away. My lashes are looking fabulous!!
Posted on March 9, 2009 at 8:24 am
I am trying put a different eyelash enhancer and I think it makes my lashes prettier and thicker too while it conditions! The great thing about it is that this eyelash enhancer comes In different colors too lime blue and black and also clear! And I apply it at night and in the morning my eyelashes was curling up like I used an eyelash curler! I cannot begin to tell you how pretty this eyelash enhancer made my lashed!
It's this brand NTP eyelash enhancer! Check it out girls I got it at a very good price too unlike these other brands!
I wi keep you girls updated!!!!
Posted on March 9, 2009 at 10:58 am
I HAVE BEEN USING LILASH FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS…YOU DO NOTICE CHANGE IN THE LENGTH OF LASHES NOT TOO MUCH ON THICKNESS TO MY KNOWLEDGE. IT DID CAUSE A LITTLE REDNESS BUT NO PAIN DURING THE FIRST APPLICATIONS. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY CHANGE OF COLOR IN MY EYES EITHER GREAT PRODUCT I DO RECOMMEND IT
Posted on March 11, 2009 at 9:55 am
I'm a chemo patient (breast cancer) who is facing the unpleasant prospect of losing my very thick and long lashes. Have any of you used any of these products to stimulate lash growth after cancer treatments?
Posted on March 12, 2009 at 12:43 am
I've just purchased Lilash but could not afford Librow too. Surely though, if i use Lilash on my brows it would work the same as it's still hair after all. Has anyone tried?
Posted on March 12, 2009 at 2:24 am
I was just wondering if anyone knows how long this product has been on the market. I've never liked my eyelashes and as of now I only use mascara, but I would love to be able to go natural without feeling uncomfortable. I've read a lot of great reviews, but I'm still waiting for this to become a horror story... Also, is this product addictive? If you buy a tube and it works, are you stuck paying $140 every few months or can you stop the usage without seeing a dramatic change in your lashes?
Posted on March 15, 2009 at 12:38 pm