Lust or Must? Which eyelash serum is the must-have or a lust item?

In the last two years I’ve not worn mascara as often. In response, I stopped using the lash serum. It was so long ago that I forgot all about it.

I wrote in one of my recent posts that M. pointed out to me her long eyelashes one afternoon while we were out. The length of the eyelashes was amazing. It’s the longest I have seen them. The lashes looked fantastic. She said that her daughter had recommended she try GrandeLASH. It worked, for sure! It worked!

As I thought about the long eyelashes of my friends, I recently decided to use my RapidLash tube, which was on my bathroom counter. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I was using the same RapidLash tube a few years back. It’s true, I probably should have thrown it away. No matter, I used it as often as I could remember. It was probably around three weeks back.

The ad I saw for Grande Cosmetics appeared repeatedly in my Facebook news feed last week. There was a sale of 20%. The brand was having a 20% off sale. I thought I might get one when Sephora had their VIB Sale in a few weeks, but my Sephora VIB status only gives me 15% discount. It was now my opportunity to test Grande Lash.

The site would not let me checkout after I added a tube to my shopping cart. It was not working. I kept trying. I quit. When the Grande Cosmetics advertisement appeared in my Facebook feed again, I left a message for Grande Lash. Before I was allowed to check out, they told me that I needed to accept their cookies and privacy policies. This annoyed me (sorry).

Grande Cosmetics kept sending me emails saying they would hold my shopping cart. They sent me emails saying that they could not hold the cart for much longer, and that it was about to expire.

While I was waiting, I applied some mascara to my lashes and inspected them in the mirror. Since my lashes were so long, I chose to stick with RapidLash instead of spending more money on another brand.

GrandeLASH MD Lash Enhancing Serum Info

Recently, (like today) I discovered that the GrandeLASH MD Lash Enhancing serum comes in three sizes: travel, full and jumbo.

• This travel-size comes with a 6-week supply at a price of $36.
• The Regular Size is available for $68.
• The Jumbo comes with a 6-month supply at a price of $125.

They have a travel-size. The fact that my eyes are sensitive is one of the main reasons why I didn’t buy GrandeLASH. As I have tried several lash serums, they’ve irritated both my eyes. The travel-size is less expensive and you have nothing to lose. The problem isn’t that the GrandeLASH serum doesn’t work. I’ve already seen that it does.

The Grande Cosmetics Website as well as Sephora sell the GrandeLASH MD Lash Enhancing serum. You can get 10% off by signing up to receive emails or spinning a wheel on the Grande Cosmetics site.

The ingredients of the GrandeLASH Formula:

Key Ingredients:

• Amino Acids: L-Proline is an essential amino acid for healthy and strengthened lashes.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Conditions and Protects, Prevents Breakage, and Hydrates Dry, Brittle or Damaged Lashes.
• Vitamin E, also known as Tocopheryl Acrylate (Vitamin E), is essential for maintaining healthy lashes.

Full Ingredient List: Water/Aqua/Eau, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alanine, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arctostaphylos Uva URSI Leaf Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita (Metricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Histidine, Honey Extract/Mel/Extrait de Miel, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isoleucine, Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, PCA, Phenylalanine, Polysorbate 20, Proline, Propylene Glycol, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Threonine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Leaf Extract, Valine, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite

Information on RapidLash eyelash serum

Since I bought my RapidLash tube a very long time ago (reviewed on this page, 2019), I’ve been using it successfully. It worked well before the pandemic. I then stopped using it because I was lazy, and nobody noticed my eyelashes. Jeff doesn’t notice my eyelashes very often.

RapidLash is something I’ve been using for about three weeks. When I use mascara, I get really long lashes. It’s a shame that my iPhone 13 Pro Plus, which I purchased for its impressive camera, doesn’t capture an eye closer. It’s best to just take my word. RapidLash has given me excellent results.

In terms of technicality, I’m not sure how long RapidLash tubes are supposed to last. RapidLash tubes contain 0.1 fl. oz. I’ve used it intermittently and the product has lasted forever. At first, I was using it daily for at least 4-6 weeks.

RapidLash tubes are priced at $49.99 at the RapidLash site, Ulta or Dermstore. You can also get 20% off with a coupon code. Costco sells it online in two-tube packs at a very reasonable price of $54.99.

Key Ingredients:

• polypeptides are composed of amino acids that help to protect the body against damage.
• Vitamin B7 (Provitamin H) is essential for maintaining youthful, healthier lashes.
• Panthenol: seals in moisture, nourishes the eyelashes and eyebrows for a better overall look.
• Amino acids:helps boost the protein structures of eyelashes. This results in an appearance that is healthier.
• Soybean oil: Rich in vitamins, this oil helps to impart sheen and shine to the lashes and eyebrows. It makes them look lush and beautiful.

Full Ingredient List: Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, HydroxyethylcelIulose, Octapeptide-2, Copper Tripeptide-1, Biotin, Panthenol, sh-Polypeptide-1, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed, Glycosaminoglycans, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pantethine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sea Water (Maris Aqua), Glycerin, Rhizobian Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Ethyl Acetate, Sodium Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Potassium, Sorbate, Disodium EDTA

Lust or Must?

Both brands use similar ingredients, including amino acids, panthenol sodium hyaluronate and glycerin. Both formulas contain alcohol, though RapidLash has it further down on the list of ingredients. Both have moisturizers. RapidLash contains a few more extracts from plants, while GrandeLASH is richer in plant extracts.

Both products deliver great or good results for many who use them. Some people have complained that they lost their eyelashes or their eyes became irritated. However, the majority of users are very positive.

The price is a key difference. So: lust? Or must?