Long Sexy eyelashes can be yours, but choosing the right product to grow long eyelashes is important.

Without a doubt, the prescription drug Latisse is both the priciest and the most effective upper lash growth-stimulating product currently available.

Although it was originally developed by Allergan as a drug to treat glaucoma, bimatoprost, which is Latisse’s primary ingredient, was found to grow thicker and longer eyelashes as an unexpected but decidedly pleasing side-effect in glaucoma patients. Allergan, which noncoincidentally is the pharmaceutical titan behind Botox, realized it was sitting on yet one more goldmine and patented the first FDA-approved eyelash growth drug.

And it works – most users report noticeably longer, fuller eyelashes in just 7 weeks of everyday use, though Allergan itself states that 12 to 16 weeks of use is needed before achieving real results.

Latisse is not without its disadvantages, however.

First, it is only available by prescription, it is pricey, and it’s not covered by insurance. So , in addition to a doctor’s visit (which your insurance may or may not cover), you will need to spend roughly $120 for an one month’s supply. And because your lashes are constantly regenerating themselves, you’ll need to refill your prescription every month just keep your new, lush lashes.

Second, because it may cause undesired hair growth even with careful application, Latisse isn’t approved for application on the lower lashes (where misplaced and ingrown lashes are more likely) or on the brows.

Third, you run the danger of suffering some nasty side effects. In clinical studies, 4% of users reported eye irritation, itchiness, dryness or rosiness. A fairly less common side-effect is hyper-pigmentation (darkening) of the eyelid, which only reverses itself with discontinuation of the product’s use. Another less common, but irreversible, side-effect is a darkening of the iris itself – that is, Latisse may turn your blue eyes brown – permanently!

Other reported complications include the loss of periorbital fat (fat round the eyes that give the eye area fullness) and in a number of cases, eyelash shedding.

Recently, the Huffington Post reported a story about Latisse representative Claire Danes having suffered significant skin discoloration as a consequence of her use of Latisse. Claire, states in her video blog: “When I first started using Latisse, I did actually have a side effect. The skin around my eyes [was] a little bit red. That lasted for about a week. Since then, no, I haven’t had any side effects.”

So what are the best nonprescription choices to Latissse to grow longer eyelashes?

RevitaLash, RapidLash, SmartLash, RapidLash and idolLash are the most popular. These retail alternatives are safe and efficient eyelash growth-enhancement products. You will have to buy them online, however.

So don’t wait!! The alluring appealing eyes you are meant to have are just a click away! Start on your journey toward having the fullest, longest, lushest eyelashes and the most beautiful, magnetic eyebrows you can.

Let your inner beauty shine thru – naturally.

Pai Tai is a well known author and blogger. She writes for Natural Longer Eyelashes. Her eyeLash news column and eyelash growth product reviews are updated regularly.