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I will start this review with a disclaimer: I am decidedlynotan expert in applyingfalse lashes.
All selfies courtesy of subject. Product images courtesy of brand. Lead image design by Soleil Summer.
TheSimple Starter Kitis $25 and includes two lash sets, glue, and the applicator tool.
My natural lashes with some mascara.
Wearing Lilac St.’s “Dawn” lash extensions.
My natural lashes with some mascara.
Finally, you apply the clear Crystal Coat to seal everything together.
Since I’m right-handed, I find the right eye to be a piece of cake.
In my opinion, these look pretty darn natural, even in extreme close up.
Wearing Lilac St.’s “Dawn” lash extensions.
in the past, especially if I’m wearing a little bit of makeup.
However, once I reapplied that section, nothing budged for the next four days.
Lilac St.
Lilac St. King flags that the glue contains propylene glycol, which can cause allergic reactions.
A closer look.
As with any cosmetic product, it’s recommended you do a patch test before using for real.
Removal is also a breeze.
Zeng notes that any old coconut oil or avocado oil can also be used.
Day 4 of testing, you can see my left eye starting to get a little wonky…
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…though these photos were taken after a day at the beach and immediately after a run.