“Latisse well worth it -- i use off-label lumigan because it's cheaper”
Latisse: Worth it
Pain: Painfree
I have been dying to try Latisse ever since I heard about the Marini Age Intervention Eyelash conditioner. Then her offices got raided by the FDA for illegally using a prescription drug, bimatoprost, in an over-the-counter product, and I couldn't find anyplace to buy Marini's lash product.
Anyway, I had my doctor write me a prescription for off-label Lumigan. It costs a lot less. I use a soft retractable brush to apply it each night after I take off my makeup and wash my face. I have been using it for 2 weeks, and I am already seeing some improvement in my lash thickness. Since I reuse other applicators like eyeliner and lip gloss, I am not worried about contamination at all. I think it's fine to use a eyeliner brush, as long as it's dedicated to applying Lumigan only, and not used for anything else.
The main reason why I wanted an eyelash growth stimulator is because my lashes are stick-straight. Unless I curl them, my eyes look very tired. Although my lashes are already decently thick, long, and jet black, if they are longer it will be easier to curl them. In another few weeks I will post my before/after pictures.
Updated on Apr 17, 2009:
Just a quick update. I have been using Lumigan (same thing as Latisse) for close to 7 weeks now. I still love it.
My lashes are getting fuller and longer. I have to admit that my right eyelashes are doing better than the ones on the left, even though I apply it evenly every night. Kinda sucks, but I just go light on the mascara on my right eye since they need less, and just use a little more on my left eye and they look pretty much even. Hey, they warned about
In another month or so, I'll post an "after" picture so folks can see the progress. I am moving to Alaska in a couple of weeks and my laptop just died...so hopefully I'll have a new setup when I get there. Things have been hectic to say the least. =P
Jul 12, 2009Comments and replies (504)
4 posts
16 Mar 2009
I'll be waiting to see pictures of the results. Who should I order through?
17 posts
17 Mar 2009
I live in the United States but I use a foreign mail-order pharmacy because it's cheaper. I will post "after" pics in another 8-10 weeks or so after they've fully grown in!
35 posts
20 Mar 2009
I am trying to order this online myself. I do not have a prescription. Do you know of an online pharmacy I can purchase this generic without a prescription? (Without is costing the same as brand Latisse. Thanks!
17 posts
20 Mar 2009
Luckypeg & Pattye, if you change your settings on your profile I can send you a message directly. Oldteacher I already sent you a message. Anyhow, I went through inhousepharmacy and had a great experience with them. However it took sixteen days for my shipment to reach me because they are so far away.
17 posts
21 Mar 2009
Although some of the doctors have said in their Q&A about Latisse that it has a lower concentration of bimatoprost than Lumigan, according to the patient information that's untrue. According to the prescribing information, both Latisse & Lumigan are bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%. So they are the exact same formula...except they have different brand names.
64 posts
23 Mar 2009
I would like to know if that online pharmacy send you Lumigan that was sealed or somehow protected, I just want to make sure is not some knock off, since I'm gonna use it so close to the eye. I checked ingredients for Lumigan and Latisse and they basically the same (active ingredient plus conservatives). I can't wait for your after pics!:)
64 posts
26 Mar 2009
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Using it once a day it should last about 6 months (3ml). I guestimate that after using Jan Marini Intervention for a year (I think it was 5ml). Price is with shipping, no prescription needed. I believe exp date is Aug 2010 (I asked them). They ship pretty fast, but it takes about 2 weeks to get to US. I wait for it now. I hope that'll help!
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75 posts
26 Mar 2009
I've just ordered from inhousepharmacy. I figure it's not that much money to risk, but I'd caution people about one thing -- this business is in Vanuatu, in the South Pacific. I'm going to give the product a thorough going over before I put it on my lashes. Real pharmaceuticals have lot numbers and other information that make it possible to know if you have a fake.
75 posts
26 Mar 2009
Bigslacker, your name is not clickable. Can you click on mine and tell me what Web site and product you were talking about?
1 post
27 Mar 2009
I ORDERED LUMIGAN & RECEIVED IT, I COMPARED IT TO THE LATISSE AND IT DOES HAVE THE EXACT SAME INGREDIENT. MY ONLY CONCERN IS MY BOTTLE HAS A LABEL THAT STATES FOR INDIA USE ONLY. DO U HAVE ANY IDEA WHY IT WOULD SAY THAT?