Do eyelash serums work? The experts weigh in

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “They won’t actually make the eyelashes grow longer or make them thicker.” Instead, oil-based serums “can keep the hair shafts in better condition and make them appear healthier and shinier”. Larsen says to “apply your lash serum directly to your upper eyelashes above the lash line only, avoiding lower lash application”, adding that “it’s imperative to start with a clean, oil-free eye area”. The eyelash serums to try Dr Veraitch suggests looking for pure oil-based serums, such as the Shavata brow 100 per cent cold pressed lash strengthener. “The ingredients help to defend against harmful free radicals that can cause our lashes to become brittle and make them more prone to breakage all while making them look more shiny and healthy.” Our tester couldn’t help but agree: “We found that it applied easily and that – as its rave reviews suggest – our lashes looked noticeably more conditioned, thicker and longer after roughly six weeks of continual usage.