Beauty trends come and go, but long lashes that lift your gaze and frame your face are always in demand. Here's how to get longer lashes – without any mascara at all.
Maybe you prefer a more natural look day to day and want to wear as little make-up as possible? At the same time, going without mascara can feel unusual, since it usually adds length, separation and volume. If you'd rather avoid lash extensions, there are several gentle alternatives to explore. Read on for our best tips!
Boost your lashes with an eyelash serum
An eyelash serum is easy to use, cares for and strengthens your lashes, and gives them a longer, fuller look. It's also a good choice if you've tried lash extensions or regularly used false lashes but reacted to the glue. For us, there is only one option: Xlash Eyelash Serum — Scandinavia's best-selling lash serum.
Benefits of Xlash Eyelash Serum
Xlash Eyelash Serum is a safe product that is dermatologically and allergy-tested and not tested on animals. The serum nourishes your lashes and makes them healthier and more resilient. Use it regularly for visible results.
Xlash is Scandinavia's best-selling eyelash serum, used daily by more than three million women worldwide. The serum is formulated to give lashes a thicker, fuller look and keep them in good condition. It contains vitamins, minerals, and proteins that care for your lashes and support their natural cycle. Use it regularly for at least 28 days for visible results.
How to use Xlash Eyelash Serum
- Gently remove eye make-up and take out contact lenses. Then cleanse the rest of your face with a mild facial cleanser.
- Apply a thin layer of Xlash Eyelash Serum along the roots of your upper lash line.
- Use the serum once a day for at least 28 days until you have reached your desired result.
Look after your lashes
To get your lashes as long as possible, it's important to care for them properly. Here are some tips for keeping your lashes in their best shape.
Brush your lashes
Brushing through your lashes every evening is a simple routine that can work wonders. It removes dead skin cells and stimulates circulation in the area, which in turn encourages lash growth. Use a clean mascara wand and brush gently through the lashes on each eye.
Give your lashes a rest
Just like your skin, your lashes need a break from make-up every now and then so they have a chance to recover. Using mascara every day can weaken your lashes over time — mascara can be drying and increase the risk of lash loss. So give your lashes a rest sometimes.
On the days you do want mascara, you can choose one that's kinder to your lashes. Lash Booster Mascara is a serum-infused tubing mascara that lifts, lengthens and separates – while caring for your lashes with panthenol, biotin, hyaluronic acid and blueberry seed oil. The tubing formula won't smudge or flake, and in the evening it slips off with lukewarm water, no rubbing needed. That means less wear and tear, and lashes that stay soft and flexible. An easy way to combine the two: eyelash serum in the evening, mascara during the day.
Nourishing oils
As a complement or alternative to a lash serum, you can use coconut oil and argan oil to give your lashes extra nourishment. Coconut oil is a rich, deeply conditioning oil that dissolves mascara while giving your lashes a real moisture boost. Massage coconut oil around your lash line and wipe away with a cotton pad.
Argan oil is rich in vitamin A and fatty acids that provide powerful hydration, which helps to stimulate lash growth. Use it to remove your eye make-up or in place of an eye cream.
Try green tea
Green tea is wonderfully versatile — there's so much you can use it for. And it's not just your body that benefits from drinking it regularly. Dip a cotton pad in cooled green tea and apply it to your lashes and along the roots. This will open up and cleanse your hair follicles, helping your lashes to grow longer.
Avoiding that "bare" feeling
If you have naturally light lashes and tend to feel "bare" without mascara, you can tint them with a gentle lash dye. The result lasts a few weeks, enhances your lashes, and frames the face beautifully.
You can also curl them with an eyelash curler, which makes your lashes appear fuller. The Xlash Eyelash Curler lets you curl your lashes like a pro while still being gentle on them.
How to curl your lashes with an eyelash curler
- Position your lashes between the curling clamps, close to the lash line but avoiding the roots. Gently squeeze the eyelash curler shut and hold for a few seconds. Move the curler to the middle of your lashes and press again for a few seconds. Finish by curling the tips. Repeat the process for an even more striking result.
A nutritious diet strengthens your lashes
Eating a healthy, balanced diet doesn't just benefit your body — you may also notice improvements in your skin and the overall health of your hair. Beauty really does start from within. By adding foods that are particularly good for hair growth, you can enjoy longer, fuller, and healthier lashes as a bonus. Lashes are, when you think about it, a type of hair. Some ingredients that are rich in vitamins and healthy fats and provide your lashes with essential nourishment include salmon, spinach, guava, and cinnamon.
If you want longer lashes, it's also worth adding almonds, olive oil, beans, broccoli, and avocado to your diet. These ingredients contain a wealth of nutrients, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that support growth and keep your lashes in good condition.
Lash serum — the easiest route to longer lashes
The luscious, full, long lashes you've been dreaming of are more achievable than you might think. If you want to make it a little easier, we genuinely recommend trying Xlash Eyelash Serum. Using natural ingredients and its advanced formula, the serum cares for your lashes and gives them a stronger, fuller look. A big bonus is that it only takes a few seconds to apply.
To sum up
Long, full lashes are always in demand — and you can achieve them without mascara. By using a lash serum, caring for your lashes, and building a few simple routines, you can strengthen and hydrate your lashes and support their natural cycle. With consistent use of an effective serum, you can see visible results in just a few weeks and enjoy a more natural, defined look.
