How do you use an eyelash serum?

In this guide, you will learn how to apply an eyelash serum like an expert. We give you valuable tips and discuss common mistakes you can easily avoid. This way you will protect the delicate skin around your eye and achieve optimal results.

Short answer: apply a lash serum as a thin line along your upper lash line, on clean and dry skin. Use the applicator like a liquid eyeliner and start at the inner corner of the eye. Let the serum absorb for a few minutes before using other products. How much and how often you apply it depends on the type of serum. You can read more about that below.

Applying eyelash serum

See how to apply the SuperLash eyelash serum step by step.

How do you apply an eyelash serum in 5 steps?

  1. Cleanse your face and eye area thoroughly
  2. Ensure your skin is completely dry
  3. Take the appropriate amount
  4. Apply the serum along your upper lash line
  5. Allow the serum to absorb

Step 1: Cleanse your face thoroughly

Start with a clean base before applying lash serum. Gently remove any make-up residue, oils or dirt from your lashes and eyelids with a mild cleanser. This ensures that the lash serum can be absorbed effectively and reduces the chances of an allergic reaction. Do you use contact lenses? Then take them off. You can put them back in after application.

Step 2: Pat the skin dry

Make sure your eyes and eyelashes are clean and dry (no makeup or cream). Use a mild oil-free cleanser for this.

Step 3: How much eyelash serum you should use

How much you use depends on the type of serum.

For a serum containing prostaglandin, such as SuperLash, dip the applicator once. That's enough for both eyes. Wipe off any excess serum on the rim of the bottle.

With a prostaglandin-free serum made from peptides and botanical extracts, such as Organic SuperLash, you can apply it a little more generously. The recommendation is one swipe per eye.

Less is more. Vooral bij een serum met prostaglandine geldt: meer serum geeft geen sneller resultaat en vergroot juist de kans op irritatie. Je wimpers nemen per keer maar een beperkte hoeveelheid voedingsstoffen op.

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Quantity

1 dip is enough for both eyes

1 dip per eye

Frequency

Once daily in the evening

2 times a day

Step 4: Where do you apply lash serum?

Use the applicator and in one fluid motion, apply a thin line of the serum along the base of your upper lash line. Start at the inner corner and move towards the outer corner.

Similar to applying a liquid eyeliner. The aim is to apply the serum where the lashes touch the skin.

Blink your eyes!

Blink your eyes several times so that the lower lash hairs can also absorb enough lash serum.

A common mistake: smearing the lash serum on the lower eyelids. This is not necessary, blinking is more than enough.

Avoid contact with the eyes. Have you applied too much? If necessary, wipe it off with a cloth or wash it away with lukewarm water.

Step 5: Letting the eyelash serum soak in

Allow the serum to absorb for approximately five minutes. Do not use other products until it has been fully absorbed. If you apply the serum before going to sleep, wait until it is dry before lying down.

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2.| Tips for optimal application of lash serum

How often you apply it depends on the type of serum and the phase you're in.

Before desired results are achieved:

  • SuperLash and most serums containing prostaglandin: once a day, preferably in the evening after cleansing your face.
  • Organic SuperLash and peptide serums without prostaglandin: twice a day.

Applying it in the evening ensures that the active ingredients are fully absorbed without being wiped away by makeup or skincare products.

Are you sensitive to a serum you’re using daily for the first time? If so, it may help to use it every other day at first. Once the sensitivity subsides, switch to the normal frequency.

After desired results have been achieved:

Once the desired results have been achieved, a maintenance dose of 3 times a week is sufficient.

Tips for optimal application of eyelash serum

  • Be consistent: Stick to the application method and apply it daily. Especially in the first three months.
  • Apply the lash serum in the evening. This provides the body's natural repair and growth process and ensures you get the optimal lash growth result.
  • Note the shelf life: After opening, a serum has a shelf life of 6 to 9 months. If you haven't used the serum for a long time, buy a new eyelash serum.

When do you see results?

Most users see a first visible difference from about four weeks, with further build-up thereafter. Results vary per person. Read more about:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you apply an eyelash serum?

Along the base of your upper lash line, where your lashes meet the skin. Not on your lower eyelid. By blinking a few times, you will sufficiently distribute the serum to your lower lashes.

How much eyelash serum should you use?

For a serum with prostaglandin, one dip of the applicator is enough for both eyes. For a peptide serum without prostaglandin, the advice is one swipe per eye. Using more serum will not lead to faster results and increases the risk of irritation.

How often should you apply an eyelash serum?

Apply SuperLash once a day, preferably in the evening. Organic SuperLash twice a day. Once you have achieved your results, a maintenance application of three times a week is sufficient for SuperLash.

Can you apply eyelash serum to your lower lashes?

No, that is not necessary and not recommended. Blinking distributes the serum sufficiently to your lower lashes.

Can you apply eyelash serum in the morning?

That is possible, but the evening is preferred. That way, the active ingredients are absorbed without being wiped away by makeup or skincare products. The most important thing is that you use it consistently.

Can you use an eyelash serum with eyelash extensions? 

That depends on the type of serum and the adhesive. Read more about this in our guide on eyelash serum and eyelash extensions.

What should you do if the eyelash serum stings or causes irritation?

Avoid direct contact with your eyes and rinse with lukewarm water if irritation occurs. If you have sensitive skin, build up usage by applying the serum every other day. If irritation persists, discontinue use and consult a specialist if necessary.

How long does an eyelash serum need to absorb?

About five minutes. Do not use other products and do not lie down until the serum has been completely absorbed.

Questions about applying an eyelash serum?

After reading this article, do you have any questions about applying an eyelash serum? Or perhaps useful tips for us and other eyelash serum users? Don't hesitate, we'd love to hear from you!