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Write a ReviewLatisse Well Worth It -- I Use Off-label Lumigan Because It's Cheaper - Denver, CO
- posey_rosie
- posted 3 years ago
- updated 3 years ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $100
- Denver, Colorado
Just a quick update. I have been using Lumigan...
- 17 Apr 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
I have been dying to try Latisse ever since I...
- 12 Jul 2009
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.
My Doctor: name not provided
My optometrist was a total jerk and refused to write me a prescription. Don't argue with them, just go see another doctor.
Just ordered one bottle of Careprost off {edit} for $10.00 USD. S/H was $25 (!!!) so the whole thing came to $35. It would have only been $30 on {edit}, but the customer service has been extolled on this discussion so I decided it was worth the extra $5 for the peace of mind. I literally JUST got off the phone with {edit}, called them at their toll-free number to confirm my order, which I placed late last night. The representative I talked to had an Indian accent and sounded rather glum but was pleasant enough; he assured me it would ship tomorrow. I did not need a prescription of any kind whatsoever. When it arrives I will take a 'before' photo of my lashes.
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I just received my recent order from {edit}, thanks to a realself.com. poster. Each bottle of Careprost is $10.00 shipping is $25.00. Read the reviews here. It is the same product as Latisse and yes, it is made in India. I had ordered from another site and thought that $65.00 for two was a good price. This time I received 5 bottles + shipping for a grand total of $75.00. I ordered on Jan 22 and received my order Feb. 3. I have found that a bottle lasts for two months. My eyelashes look unreal. When I went in for a botox treatment the nurse immediately noticed. She asked where I was getting my "latisse" as did my Doctor.
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Katgilm, you can still buy Lumigan online from the "{edit}" place (remember, there has been two websites mentioned here? the one does require RX now, but the one I am talking about - no). I ordered 6 bottles for 149 with free shipping a week ago, should be on the way. Goodluck to everyone! I'll post my pics in 4 weeks. :)
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