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Did Latisse cause under eye darkening?

Posted 19 Feb 2010

have you found any side effect from latisse like darkening of skin under eyes, or around eyes?

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hoosier (3 posts) 7 Apr 2009
I have the same question....I wondered if the darkening would cover the entire upper lid;or, would the darkening be directly above the lash line where product is applied? Do not put on lower lid....
J1LV (1 post) 8 May 2009
I've noticed a darkening all around my eye...like a Panda! I want to CRY.
katattack (2 posts) 21 May 2009
Think of it as an eyeliner application...
A.L. (1 post) 1 May 2009
Yes. I am experiencing that also. I have been wearing my glasses more lately and didn't notice until I switched to my contact lenses. I hope if revereses in maintenance stage when I reduce to 2-3 times per week?
hoosier (3 posts) 4 May 2009
I still haven't a clear understanding if the dark area is just the small area where the Latisse is placed or does it somehow spread to encompass a much larger area. I sent that question much earlier to "Ask a doctor", but have not had a response I can locate.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager - 4,028 posts) 4 May 2009

Hello Hoosier,

Your question is located here: Will using Latisse cause my entire eyelid to darken? and is awaiting a doctor's reply.

You can also access your content (comments, questions, etc.) through your main profile page.

Kind regards,
--Sharon

Swedish_Charlotte (2 posts) 19 Jun 2009
After using Lumigan for 6 weeks, I got it too, and it looks awful! It is a slight purple hint around my entire eye, NOT just where I put the Lumigan (I'm very careful), but both on the entire lid and below my eyes as well. It's very frustrating because it looks like I haven't slept in days. This is by far the worst of the Latisse/Lumigan side effects, because it looks like you're sick.
elvinhomeblue (unregistered guest) 25 Jul 2009
I also have noticed a significant darkening of the skin under my eyes, it's a little scary. I have stoppe dusing Latisse b/c of this and will look to other OTC products for thicker lashes. At this point, I'd rather get lash extensions than use this product.
Krystal (203 posts) 2 Oct 2010
Bimatoprost (the active ingredient in Latisse TM) is known to cause loss of orbital fat around the eye. This could cause a sunken effect which can look like dark circles under the eye. It is supposed to reverse itself upon discontinuation of use of the product.
cleveland409 (1 post) 27 Jan 2011
I, too, have noticed extreme dark pinkish coloring on the entire upper and lower eyelids.
In addition, this week(month four), I have noticed that I no longer have excess skin hanging over my eyes, presumably due to a total loss of orbital fat.
Since my eyes appear severely hollow, I am forced to wear light shimmery shadow above and below the lids.
Hopefully, after month four, things will adjust a wee bit back to normal. I am using Bimatoprost.
Krystal (203 posts) 28 Jan 2011
I use Bimatropost about once per week on upper and lower lashes to give my lashes a "boost" without all the ill side effects. I also tint them with black eyelash and eyebrow tint from Sally' Beauty supply. I can't stand wearing mascara. My lashes look lovely.
Keller4621 (1 post) 8 Mar 2011
Here's what I experienced:

My entire upper eyelids slowly turned a dark pinkish/purple color, NOT attractive, and for the commentor who said "think of it as eyeliner", it's not the kind of eyeliner I want!

I developed very severe dark purple under eye discoloration and sunkeness. I looked like I was dying. My husband and friends all commented on how terrible I looked.

These side effects developed over about 6 months of use and were just getting worse so I stopped using Latisse.

2 months later the undereye discoloration and sunkeness have largely disappeared but I still have discoloration on my upper lids.

Also, I had lovely greenish brown eyes and now the green is all gone.

I would discourage ANYONE from using Latisse unless you have a medical reason for doing so. The side effects were terrible for me.
Michelle B. (Community Manager - 9 posts) 7 May 2011

I've been using Latisse for about a year and have never experienced discoloration. My skin is *not* sensitive to products, so perhaps I've been lucky. Or maybe I should thank the camouflage of my olive skin tone.
KristiC (1 post) 12 Feb 2012
I have been using Latisse since Nov. for restoring eyelashes that had fallen out due to hormonal changes. While my eyelashes look amazing my eyelids and under eye areas do not! I actually had a friend who just popped in one morning ask me if I had been punched in the eye. I constantly look tired and haggard. I am going to stop using Latisse and go back to false eyelashes for special nights out. I can't take looking like this.

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