Best eyelash growth serums 2024, tried and tested

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Lustrous, fluttery lashes have always been a beauty holy grail. While the traditional route to getting them has been promise-all mascaras or extensions, more recently, however, we’ve seen a slew of eyelash serums with promising claims.

Many serums work by adding growth-encouraging ingredients like peptides, proteins and conditioning ingredients (commonly vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and castor oil) to the lashes.

But one thing to note is that, sadly, this isn’t an overnight experiment. To really see any change, you do have to commit to see any results, and get into the habit of applying it routinely (keeping it by your bedside table is a good idea to help jog your memory.)

And because each person reacts differently to them, some might see results faster than others – though as a ballpark, three months (our lashes have a 90-day cycle) is a good time to look back at your progress.

One way of making sure you’re seeing a difference, is to take a profile shot before and after picture – comparing in monthly intervals. And thing to bear in mind, they tend to work with continual usage – so if you stop using it entirely, the results might not stick around.

Another thing to note is that our eyes, and the skin around it, is extra sensitive, so even if a product is hypoallergenic, stop if you notice any irritation and consult your doctor.

How we tested eyelash serums

We tested a number of eyelash serums over the period of many months to see how efficacious each one was. Above all we were looking for glossier, healthier lashes, with added length as a bonus.

The best eyelash serums for 2024 are: