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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
The shocking side effects of lash serums from eye colour change to undereye circles – and alternatives to try
Eyelash and brow serums can really be hit and miss, so when you find one that works for you, you want to cling on for dear life. But what if, as it lengthens your lashes, it causes irritation and changes to your eye area? Is it worth it? There has been chatter online for a while about the side effects of prostaglandin, a common ingredient found in many really popular lash and brow serums, but the conversations around it have bubbled up once more thanks to something that Molly Mae brought up in a recent vlog. Having discovered a lash serum that has really helped lengthen and strengthen her lashes, lately she had noticed that it's potentially started to irritate her eyes. 'I have a large dilemma at the minute,' she starts, 'and talking about it is going to make it real.' She goes on to say that in her previous video, she mentioned that she has some irritation around her eyes and that they looked 'really sore', 'really irritated and dark'. Following this, she received comments from viewers stating that their lash serums had caused the same effect on their eyes. 'I've been using these serums for about eight months now,' she notes and describes them as the 'most results-driven products' she has ever used. Despite this, she started to notice irritation weeks back and, in trying to work out and connect the dots, has noted that the serums she uses for her lashes and brows contain prostaglandins, which have had some backlash because of known side effects of continued use. What is prostaglandin? Prostaglandin is an ingredient often used in hair growth supplements that, when applied topically, stimulates hair follicles to trigger growth. In the UK, it can be found readily in over-the-counter products, but in other countries, it can be prescription only, because of its potency. But just because it's potent, it doesn't make products dangerous. 'Prostaglandin-based lash serums do work,' says Dr Kemi Fabusiwa, skin doctor and medical educator, 'and that's because they mimic hormone-like substances naturally found in the body. They bind to receptors at the lash follicle, extend the growth phase, and increase the number of lashes that grow. That's why results can be so dramatic.' I love a prostaglandin-based serum – Revitalash – and have seen epic results thanks to its supercharged formula. I have never had any irritation from using it, and my hereditary dark circles were there way before I started using lash serums. What I will say, though, is that when I finish a tube of any brow or lash serum, I always break for at least a few months before using another, as I feel like it gives my lashes time to reset and just exist at a gorgeous fluttery length before I ply them with more growth juice. What are the side effects of prostaglandin? Like with any active ingredients in beauty, not everyone is going to experience adverse reactions to prostaglandin, but some side effects can be 'redness, pigmentation around the eye, or even darkening of the iris,' says Dr Fabusiwa. I have never experienced any of these side effects, but it's always good to be informed of potential reactions so you can note if something is potentially developing. Clare, our senior ecomm beauty writer, has tested many lash serums for Cosmo and has never had any adverse reactions either. Are there prostaglandin-free lash serums? Yes, there are prostaglandin-free lash serums on the market if you want to avoid the ingredient. The alternative ingredient to prostaglandin to stimulate growth, is a Peptide Lash Growth Serum £33.60 at Peptides work in a similar way but are gentler and often found in more natural serums. Because of their gentle nature, the results are slower to come and less dramatic, but great to have the option there. You Might Also Like A ranking of the very best hair straighteners - according to our Beauty Editors Best party dresses to shop in the UK right now 11 products you'd be mad to miss from the Net A Porter beauty sale
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The secret to a sun-kissed glow in SECONDS: Famed brand Charlotte Tilbury launches new blush sticks that blur, brighten, and lift
Looking for that one product to give you unreal skin? Charlotte Tilbury has just released a brand-new addition to the Unreal Skin collection, and this one is set to deliver your healthiest, most gorgeously summer-kissed glow yet. Designed to give you that post-holiday glow without stepping foot on a beach, the new Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks promise luminous, sun-kissed cheeks in seconds – and it's set to be your next makeup obsession. Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks Designed to deliver the same smoothing, blurring and illuminating effects as the Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick but with that added flush, the Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks deliver a juicy wash of colour with a smooth, hydrating balm texture that glides on effortlessly – no mirror needed. Available in a sunset spectrum of six universally flattering shades and infused with Unreal Blush Pearlescent Pigments, each shade stretches across every skin tone to leave a stunning flush that lasts up to eight hours. Get a free deluxe size of Magic Cream (7ml) & Setting Spray (15ml) when you spend £70 online at Charlotte Tilbury. This offer ends on June 25, 2025. £30 Shop If, like much of the beauty community, you can't get enough of Charlotte Tilbury's bestselling Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick, then these new blush sticks are set to become a fresh favourite in your beauty arsenal. Designed to deliver the same smoothing, blurring and illuminating effects but with that added flush, the Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks deliver a juicy wash of colour with a smooth, hydrating balm texture that glides on effortlessly – no mirror needed. Makeup artist to the stars Charlotte Tilbury MBE and her record-breaking beauty brand have been wowing beauty buffs for years with viral, easy-to-use products – with recent releases including the iconic Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick as well as the stunning Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Palettes. But if you've been on the hunt for the perfect stick blush formula, then this new release from the brand is set to be the ideal, skin-perfecting choice. 'Darlings, do you want to create all the blush trends you see on social media, red carpets and runways? I have decoded blush with my new! Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks!' Charlotte Tilbury MBE shared in an official press release. 'I have always been obsessed with the way skin blushes when you are looking and feeling your best, like when you've spent the day on the beach – you look fresh, youthful and healthy and you're glowing with confidence! 'I want everyone, everywhere to be able to mimic that beautifying look, anytime, anywhere, so I have innovated an unreal holiday glow-up in a stick with my speedy, easy Unreal Blush.' But what makes these stunning new blush sticks so special? With an effortless, glow-glide balm texture, these Charlotte Tilbury cream blush sticks are supercharged with the same skin barrier defence matrix as the Unreal Skin Hydrating Foundation Stick, clinically proven to improve the look and feel of skin both instantly and over time. Infused with Colour Light Mapping Mesh Tech™, a magic blend of light-mapping Pearlescent Pigments, smoothing Emollients and Glow Moisture Mesh, these blushes instantly re-texturise, blur and lift the skin's appearance, glazing cheeks in a juicy, dream-sheen, luminous blush of colour. But the sticks don't just make your skin look good on the surface, working to improve your skin's health from the inside, too, as Skin-loving CollageneerTM and Hyaluronic Acid help lock in hydration for up to 24 hours and strengthen the skin barrier for smoother, plumper-looking skin. The blush sticks from Charlotte Tilbury are set to become your summer staple for that juicy, glazed and luminous pop of colour in seconds Available in a sunset spectrum of six universally flattering shades and infused with Unreal Blush Pearlescent Pigments, each shade stretches across every skin tone to leave a stunning flush that lasts up to eight hours. These stunning shades include Pretty Glow, a dreamy lilac hue; Peachy Glow, a poppy peach; Berry Glow, a rich berry; Pinky Glow, a vibrant cool pink; Cherry Glow, a deep cherry red; and Rosy Glow, a warm rosy pink. Perfect for bigger looks and no-makeup days, and boasting a buildable, blendable formula that's as easy to use as simply gliding on and blending out, these blush sticks are set to become your summer staple for that juicy, glazed and luminous pop of colour in seconds.
