Does Latisse work better than Revitalash?

Does Latisse work better than Revitalash?  I still have a lot of Revitalash left, and I'm not sure if it's worth if for me to switch to Latisse...

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A: Is Latisse better than Revitalash

Elizabeth S. Lee, MD

Both products work. Latisse has been studied and has passed FDA approval. There are controls in place in Latisse production because of the FDA regulation that ensures that the product you purchase is sterile and has the specified amount of active ingredient in it.  I am not knocking Revitalash, I used it... more

A: Does Latisse work better than Revitalash?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

The question is HOW OLD is your Revitalash??? The active ingredient in Latisse is Bimatoprost, a prostamide, a man-made prostaglandin analog which not only lowers eye ball pressure (when applied directly to the eyeball in glaucoma) but brings about growth of longer, thicker and darker eyelashes. The... more

A: Latisse Works

Shawn Allen, MD

Latisse has been shown in FDA approved and controlled clinical trials to be effective at lengthening darkening and thickening eyelashes. This is what makes it stand out from all other products in the market. He clearly works and has a very low incidence of adverse events. We of seeing wonderful results in my... more

A: Latisse and Revitalash

Jeffrey Roth, MD

These are two different things. Revitalash is an eyelash conditioner that claims to make your lashes appear fuller, (think conditioner for your hair).  It is not a medicine. It does not have FDA approval. As of this writing, there are no clinical, scientific trials published in a peer reviewed... more

A: Latisse vs. Revitalash

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Latisse is the only FDA approved eyelash enhancer for hypotrichosis of the lower eyelids. Revitalash and other cosmetic mascaras are not FDA approved but are marketed for very similar indications. The efficacy of Latisse, or Bimatoprost 0.03% solution, has been published by Allergan along with its high safety... more

A: Yes

Christopher L. Hess, MD

These are two different things entirely.  Revitalash is an eyelash conditioner that claims to improve the appearance of your lashes.  Latisse is 0.03% bimatoprost ophthalmic solution that has a long history.  It has been used for years as a glaucoma medication.  Patent's who used it... more

A: Yes, Latisse works better than Revitalash

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Latisse is the only FDA-approved prescription treatment used to grow eyelashes. Latisse make the eyelashes longer, thicker and darker. Revitalash, on the other side, improves only the length and the thickness of the lashes, not the color, and it isn't FDA-approved. Revitalash is a cosmetic conditioner, not an... more

A: Latisse has clinical trials and FDA approval, Revitalash does not

David B. Reath, MD

We considered bringing Revitalash into our practice when it first came out, but decided against it. Since there was no scientific study to back the anecdotal claims, we weren't comfortable recommending it to our patients. Latisse, on the other hand, won approval by the FDA based on their scientific... more

A: Latisse works faster and makes lashes darker

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

You will notice the results of Latisse much quicker than Revitalash (or the other non FDA-approved eyelash growing products). Also, Latisse is reported to make the lashes longer, thicker, AND darker while Revitalash makes them longer and thicker (NOT darker).

A: Latisse vs. Revitalash

Michael Law, MD

Latisse is FDA approved for growing lashes. Revitalash is not FDA approved.  In my Raleigh, NC plastic surgery practice we offer Latisse and we do not offer Revitalash.  However, if Revitalash is working for you and you are pleased with the results continue using the product until it is all used... more

Comments

PVisconage
1 post
30 Jan 2009

RevitaLash is a proven performer and can be used on both upper and lower lashes. So, why pay $120 A MONTH rather than $150 for 5 months on a product that can only be used on the upper lashes. Honestly, over a four month cycle, Latisse might work a week or so faster -- but the end result will most probably be very similar. Seems silly to pay so much more and risk the change in iris color etc

DocRasi
15 posts
13 Feb 2009

The Latisse has been studied more closely so your results will probably be more consistent. Also, Latisse is FDA approved - the only product that is.

sjepson
13 posts
23 Jan 2009

My patients have universally had great results with Revitalash.  Both Revitalash and Latisse contain a very similar active ingredient, and so I would expect them to work about the same.  I would certainly finish your Revitalash - it's expensive!

Lakota
1 post
8 Mar 2009

for the side effect anything to minimize the redness and itching?

StacyS
1 post
9 Mar 2009

I tried RevitaLash and it just did not work for me. I've recentlly begun Latisse and I'm am hoping to see some results.

Susan C
unregistered guest

1 May 2009

I have to say that Revitalash worked great for me and WAS cost effective. My lashes were way huge and had to be trimmed when I used it. I just purchased Latisse yesterday and so far I'm not sure what I think. I do think the packaging is a ploy to charge more money for the product. Also, I found the disposable applicators to be to big and quite frankly HARD... I can't help but feeling a little sick over all the product being wasted on these crappy applicators. I like the eyeliner type applicator that Revitalash uses WAY better and will probably go back to it unless the Latisse performs better.

Kati
1 post
14 Jun 2009

I tried Latisse and as luck has it, I'm im the 4% who has the itching and redness. Any product to overcome this? I do take Patenol drops for the allergy eyes already. Doesn't seem to help that much.

LGG
unregistered guest

22 Jun 2009

I have been using Latisse for 6 weeks and I can see the difference. Not so much fuller or darker, but longer. I get some itching and redness off and on. The only thing I do notice that I am not to happy about is the pigment change on my eyelids. They seem to be darker! I also agree, that the brushes are a waste. I bought a thin eyeliner brush that is much easier to use. I'll post again with an update

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