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Latisse® Alternatives: Compare Top Eyelash Serums

May 05, 2023 | 2 Min Read

Written by the RedBox Rx Editorial Team

Medically reviewed by Daniel Fick, MD

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76% of Participants Saw Increase in Eyelash Prominence After 16 Weeks using Latisse

Latisse®1 eyelash serum delivers promising results for users wanting to grow longer, thicker, fuller eyelashes. In clinical trials of bimatoprost, the active ingredient in Latisse®, 76% of participants saw a noticeable increase in eyelash prominence after 16 weeks of Latisse® use.2

Bimatoprost is currently the only FDA-approved prescription eyelash serum available. Over-the-counter eyelash serums are available, but how do they compare? You may find prescription-strength bimatoprost can be less expensive and more effective than the alternatives.

What are common Latisse® alternatives to grow eyelashes?

There are a variety of prescription and over-the-counter eyelash serums that can be considered as an alternative to Latisse®. We compare top eyelash serum brands – see how they measure up to Latisse®.

Latisse® vs. Bimatoprost

Bimatoprost3 is the active ingredient in Latisse® and is available in a generic version. The drug was initially developed as a treatment for glaucoma and is still sold for that purpose under the brand name Lumigan®.

Latisse® and generic bimatoprost are the only FDA-approved prescription eyelash serums. Generic bimatoprost sells at a lower price point and can save users money while receiving the same results as branded Latisse®.

Latisse® is $135 per month from RedBox Rx, while generic bimatoprost is only $114 for a 10-week supply.

Bimatoprost (Generic Latisse) Eyelash Serum Before and After Photo (8 Weeks)

Latisse® vs. Nulastin®

Nulastin®4 is an OTC alternative to Latisse® that utilizes natural ingredients to stimulate eyelash growth. The active ingredients in Nulastin® include:

  • Elastatropin®. Helps stimulate stem cells and keratin production to help prevent hair loss and initiate hair growth.

  • Keracyte®. Repairs and boosts hair’s overall density.

  • FGF™. Encourages the body to extend the growth portion of the cyclical hair growth phases.

  • Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17. Stimulates keratin growth to improve hair health and strength.

  • Eicosapentaenoic Ester. Energizes hair follicles to promote more growth. Shields hair against breakage and thinning.

The price point for Nulastin®5 is $79 for a month’s supply. A prescription for generic bimatoprost, the active ingredient in Latisse®, starts at $11.40 a week ($114 for a 10-week supply) from RedBox Rx.

Latisse® vs. RevitaLash®

Latisse® and RevitaLash®6 seek to improve eyelash health and vitality, while Latisse® uses prescription-strength bimatoprost to spark hair growth, RevitaLash® uses a BioPeptin Complex® and other botanicals to condition and improve eyelash health.

The price point for RevitaLash® is $100 for a three-month supply (3mL). A prescription for generic bimatoprost, the active ingredient in Latisse®, starts at $114 for a 10-week supply (5mL) from RedBox Rx.

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Latisse® vs. GrandeLash-MD®

Similar to Latisse® and Revitalash®, GrandeLash-MD® uses prostaglandin as its active ingredient to grow fuller lashes, and the prostaglandin that Revitalash® uses is listed as Isopropyl Cloprostenate.

The prostaglandin Isopropyl Cloprostenate is less potent than Latisse’s bimatoprost. This allows for GrandeLash-MD® to be over-the-counter and less expensive than Latisse. GrandeLash-MD® also includes vitamins, peptides, and amino acids to improve lash health and appearance.

GrandeLash-MD® is $68 for a three-month supply compared to $114 for a 10-week supply of generic bimatoprost from RedBox Rx.

Latisse® vs. Lash Boost

MLM skincare brand Rodan + Fields markets Lash Boost. Like GrandeLash-MD®, it also uses Isopropyl Cloprostenate as the active ingredient. No prescription is required to purchase Lash Boost, but you do have to purchase directly through Rodan + Fields via one of the consultants.

Lash Boost includes several inactive ingredients aimed more at lash health than sparking lash growth. Lash Boost has keratin and biotin, which are meant to improve the hair health.

Lash Boost retails for $170 for a 5mL supply. Generic bimatoprost from RedBox Rx is $114 for a 5mL bottle meant to last 10 weeks.

Eyelash Growth Serum Comparison Chart

Eyelash Grow Serum Comparison Chart: Latisse, Bimatoprost, Nulastin, RevitaLash, GrandeLash-MD & Lash Boost

How RedBox Rx can help

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RedBox Rx makes receiving prescription eyelash serum easy. Benefits of RedBox Rx include:

  • Saving over $200 with generic options over brand name

  • FREE consultations with a U.S. licensed medical professional

  • No insurance required. FSA and HSA eligible.

  • FREE shipping directly to you. Monthly and quarterly subscriptions available.

Get started on your journey to thicker, fuller, and longer lashes with our short online assessment.

About the Medical Reviewer

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Dr. Daniel Fick is chief medical officer for RedBox Rx’s parent company, Hy-Vee, Inc. In this role, Fick helps oversee Hy-Vee’s health and medical initiatives, including RedBox Rx, and works alongside patients, employers, benefit providers and health care professionals. Fick has been a physician for more than 30 years, and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He graduated from the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa in 1989, and completed his Family Medicine residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

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