Is Lumigan Drops the Same As Latisse?

Both Latisse and Lumigan are the identifical 0.03% bimatoprost ophthalmic solution. However the effective concentration of Latisse at the eyelash/eyelid with eyelash brush is 20 times less than eyedrop with Lumigan. 2% of permanent browning of blue/green eyes have been reported with Lumigan whereas there is no substantiated case of browning of blue/green eyes with Latisse. Therefore you should only use Latisse and not Lumigan to grow your eyelashes.

Latisse and Lumigan has the same drug component they are different in strengths and they are applied differently for different reasons.  Latisse FDA approved for growing eyelashes and is applied on the base of the upper lash line and Lumigan is drops for the treatment of Glaucoma.  

Lumigan is Brimatoprost 0.03% which is prescribed for Glaucoma. Latisse which was discovered as an accidental side effect of Lumigan, was repackaged with applicators and remarketed as Latisse once it was FDA approved for this indication. My understanding is that they are both exactly the same down to the bottle and the dropper because if there were any changes then Allergan would have had to do more extensive studies. That being said, it is still a good idea to get Latisse for promoting... more

Latisse is just Lumigan with a box of special brushes to apply it. Lumigan is used for glaucoma and dropped directly into the eye. It has a side effect of growing lashes. Latisse although the same substance is applied to a brush so you get less than 5% of the dose of Lumigan. This helps prevent any unwanted side effects. If your lashes get too long with Latisse you can cut back the usage to a few times a week . With Lumigan you do not have that option since it is used for glaucoma.... more