What users with sensitive skin or eyes typically react to, however, isn’t the lashes themselves but the adhesive. Many lash glues contain ingredients like formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, latex, or acrylates, which can cause irritation. If you want to be sure about what you’re putting near your eyes—or you’re sensitive to either synthetic fibers or adhesives—always check the product label, patch test first, or reach out to the brand for a full ingredient list.
What are the easiest lashes to apply yourself?
The most beginner-friendly lash extensions we’ve tested are from Glamnetic because you don’t need a separate, quick-drying adhesive. Instead, the brand’s own magnetic liquid liner does double duty: Draw your cat-eye as usual, and the built-in magnets in the lashes stick right onto the liner. Once they’re on, they stay put until you remove them—no slipping or sliding. In our experience, the application process takes just a few minutes.
Using the right tool is also key to applying lashes at home, makeup artist Gita Bass previously told Allure. She swears by a long, angled tool to get the job done. “Once you’ve applied the lash, turn the tool around and use the back edge to gently press the lash in place.” However, like false lashes themselves, applicators come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and you may need to shop around to see which one feels most comfortable for you.
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For our list of the best at-home lash extensions, we considered each product’s performance across five primary categories: product ingredients and efficacy, packaging, fragrance, texture, and product wear. Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists. To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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