I Just Tried a Bunch of Lash Serums—These Are the Ones That Actually Worked

For most of my life, people have commented on my eyelashes. Looking at me front on sans mascara, you wouldn’t be able to tell that my lashes are as thick and long as they are. Just like my hair, they are poke-straight and resist any kind of curl or lift, meaning I haven't really been able to reap the benefits. Having said that, as soon as I sit down to get my makeup done, nine times out of 10, the makeup artist has some sort of a compliment to pay me on my lashes. In recent years, however, I’ve noticed a dramatic shift in their appearance.

Once upon a time, my lash line was so thick that I didn’t fully understand why people felt the need to use eyeliner every single day. A few years ago though, I started to notice that my lash line was looking a little sparse and that I could spot bald patches and areas of thinness when I looked closely. Then, I began to notice more lashes in the sink after cleansing my face in the evening and removing my mascara.

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For many months, I thought little of it, but then, I noticed that my go-to mascara wasn’t working its usual lash-boosting miracles. In general, my lashes were looking thinner and more sparse and weren’t framing my eyes in the way they once did. While I knew that lash serums were a thing, I’d previously never given them the time of day. In all honesty, there is no product in the world that can actually make your lashes grow longer, however, lash fallout had never been something I’d had to consider.

In theory, products that work to condition and strengthen lashes meant that any fallout I was experiencing could be reduced, and I was willing to give them a go. So over the course of the last couple of years, I’ve tried and tested an array of lash serums, treatments, and oils in a bid to get my lashes back on track and looking their thick, healthy selves once more. Although my speculations were correct (no product is going to make your real lashes longer), I have found a number of products that helped to keep lashes in tip-top condition and prevent fallout. Keep scrolling to discover the lash serums I really rate.

1. Maybelline Lash Sensational Lash Serum

2. BareMinerals Strength & Length Serum-Infused Mascara

3. L'Oréal Paris Clinically Proven Lash Serum

4. Nouveau Lashes Lash & Brow Conditioning Serum

5. Lancôme Cils Booster Lash Revitalising Serum

6. Autograph at Marks & Spencer Lash Enhancing Serum

7. UK Lash Eyelash Serum

8. BBB London Luscious Lash Oil

9. RevitaLash Cosmetics RevitaLash Advanced

10. RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum

11. Perricone MD No Makeup Mascara

12. HD Brows Lash and Brow Booster

13. Embryolisse Lashes & Brows Booster

14. Shiseido Full Lash Serum

15. Typology Paris Eyelashes & Brows Serum 2% Pea Peptides + Castor Oil

16. LashFood Natural Eyelash Enhancer

Freelance Beauty Editor

Shannon Lawlor is a renowned beauty journalist and has contributed to Who What Wear’s beauty content since 2020. As a leading beauty editor, expert and brand consultant, she has over eight years of experience working for some of the industry’s most esteemed titles, including Who What Wear (of course), Glamour UK, Stylist, Refinery29 and Fabulous.

Having also worked behind the scenes with some of the industry’s biggest brands and retailers, Shannon has a unique insight into what people really want from their beauty routines. Understanding that beauty lovers seek honest, open and responsible advice, she has it made her mission to demystify the intimidating world of beauty, taking a no-frills approach to the most relatable topics.

While Shannon is the first to admit she doesn’t hold the answer to every beauty question out there, she is dedicated to sharing her expert insights in a bid to help. As a self-proclaimed lazy girl, Shannon has an affinity for easy-to-use, foolproof beauty products and has made it her mission to scope out the best of the best.

When she’s not working, Shannon is likely soaking in the bath or giving no-holds-barred beauty reviews on Instagram from her bathroom floor.