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I will start this review with a disclaimer: I am decidedlynotan expert in applyingfalse lashes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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