CAUTION: Latisse/bimatoprost/Careprost are prescription drugs. Consult your doctor regarding use. This post describes my personal experience and is not intended to provide medical advice or recommendations.
The prescription lash-growing drug Latisse by Allergan is notoriously expensive. The good news is that there is a cheaper version available. Latisse works because of the active ingredient bimatoprost. This same ingredient is found in the same concentration (0.03% bimatoprost) in Careprost, a generic version available outside of the U.S.
I use it by squeezing a drop into the lid, dipping a (clean dry) eyeliner brush into the lid, and then applying the product on the upper lashline. One drop is more than enough for both lashlines.
I apply it to a lashline that’s clean and free of any skincare products so that the product can absorb and also to avoid contaminating the brush and product. I go from the inner corner to just short of the outer corner because, in past experience, I think some dripped down the outer corner and caused some skin darkening. Gosh, that sounds bad, but it’s really not. I feel comfortable walking out without concealer and it’s easily covered up by a light concealer and looks like regular undereye darkening. Continue reading “Lash Sale: Latisse/Bimatoprost/Careprost Review + Before & After Pics”
