After a few weeks of trying something new, my co-workers, clients and friends' husbands began to comment on my longer lashes! It's always a little awkward, because it's hard to compliment something like my lashes now looking luxe. The comments always start with something like this: "Wow. Your lashes look great. They really show up now, I can see them! What are you using?" or "Hey! Your lashes look great. They can't be yours, can they? You never have nice, long lashes."
Ouch. But they aren't wrong. My lashes stink from a heredity standpoint. Here is what they looked like prior to using a new lash saving serum.
Here is how it works. You apply it at the root of the lashes and before mascara (or after taking mascara off) two times each day, for the first month. After the first month, then just use it once a day to maintain your new lashes. It comes with a unique applicator that is a doe foot sponge and a mascara wand, making it easy to apply in a matter of seconds.
Here is what it did in clinical trials in Paris:
36% longer
50% darker
50% more curled
50% darker
50% more curled
So what did my lashes look like when I was finished?

Not too shabby, huh!
The new Talika Lipocils Expert is available exclusively at Sephora and retails for $55. I have been using this for more than a month and still have plenty left in the tube. Compared to other products, it's a steal! And just for my short-lashed sisters (or brothers), I have TEN TUBES OF TALIKA LIPOCILS EXPERT TO GIVE AWAY!
Just leave a comment below and tell me about your lashes. Be sure to log in or leave your email addy so I can get in touch if you win. Want extra chances? Subscribe to Gouldylox Reviews, leave a comment on our Facebook page or Tweet about this contest (be sure to include @Gouldylox in your tweet!). This contest is open for 14 days to residents of the US and a winner will be selected by random.org on June 15th. Good luck! And be sure to check out other beauty giveaways on Free!Gretchen!
UPDATE! Since I finished the 28 day Talika challenge, I have continued using the product. Here are my lashes around 50 days. I can't believe these are my eyes!
(If I didn't know any better, I would think this is photo shopped. But trust me, my photo shop skills are limited to "crop".)What are you waiting for? Enter to win (and tell your friends!)
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I would LOVE to try this product. Radiation & the medications I have to take with haven't been too kind to my eyelashes & eyebrows.
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I want to thicker, longer lashes!! thanks for a chance!
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Wow, what results! My lashes are short and thin so this product would be great for me!
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My lashes are mediocre. .. I would love for them to be longer & darker!
ReplyDeleteThanks for having this contest! My lashes are medium length, but they don't show up much because my lids hide them.
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My lashes are so short and so straight, but anytime I try to curl them it messes up my eyeliner! ugh!
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Ohh I would LOVE to try this!! I have pathetic lashes and always on the hunt for the perfect mascara, but I've given up on the mascara hunt because I've finally come to peace that no mascara can help someone with no lashes!
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Talika has an eyebrow thickener that really works well too! I'd love to try this new product. My lashes are so light it drives me crazy!!
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How does this compare to Revitalash? That's the only one I've tried, but I love the idea that this one coats your lashes as well - I'd love to try it :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried Revitalash. It contains a prostaglandin analogue, which is similar (but not exactly the same) to the active ingredient in Latisse. I have only tried lash enhancers that don't contain the prostaglandin analogue (which are tied to side effects.)
ReplyDeleteI have a good friend who has been using a product with prostaglandin analogue and has amazing lashes. I just haven't made that jump myself. It makes me a tiny bit nervous.
If you are interested (and haven't already seen this) here is Paula Begouns thoughts on the Lash Enhancing products.
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/bulletin/030509-full.htm
I think my lashes are shorter [and straighter] than yours! I have been searching for the 'it' mascara that will lengthen and curl for over 20 years. I think I've tried them all. Over the last four years I have been tempted to try the temporary lashes that salons 'glue on' but learned the glue can remove your natural lashes when they fall out. I have very little as it is! And am a little frightened of losing what I have.
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Lash extending mascaras don't usually work too well for me with my sensitive contacts-wearing eyes. Naturally longer lashes would be a plus. I'd love to try one of those ten tubes so please toss my name in the hat!
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Boy, could I use this. My lashes bare are short, sparse, and hardly there. You can hardly see them without any mascara on. I could really use longer lashes as I can hardly see them with mascara too.
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oh my gosh your lashes look so luscious :) I just pulled out half of my lashes with a curler and they won't grow back :( I think i need some extra treatment to make them grow!
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My lashes are pathetic. They are short and light
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! Your lashes look so great :) The mascara looks really good too, it's a very rich black too which is nice.
ReplyDeleteI have very thin and sparse lashes that don't hold a curl easily unfortunately :( I would love to try this out especially because you have picture evidence to show that it does work! Thank you for the giveaway chance!
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I always have to use a curling tool everyday. Then the mascara and still you can hardly see my lashes. My grown boys have longer lashes then me. Please help me I am divorced after being married 30 years, he left for my best friend,and looking for a man to cuddle with.
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O this is awesome! I think as an Asian female, it is quite hard to grow long lashes.
ReplyDeleteMine are pretty sure, which makes it hard to curl, but I usually use clear/black mascara which sorta helps. Would love to win this!
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Wow, your results are unbelievable! O=
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I noticed your bottom eyelashes got pretty long, too! My bottom lashes are short, short, short T_T
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I tweeted about this giveaway as @TiffanyKaykup (:
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ReplyDeleteUmm..I have the same type of lashes you do maybe even less...So I would love to get a product that makes me look even more girlier..
okay, I have been cursed with blonde skimpy lashes...you can barely see them because they are so light this would be an awesome win...as I feel like I constantly cover my eyes with my sunglasses because I am so embarrased by my lack of lashes.
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My lashes are like yours (although I swear they used to be longer!). I'm a makeup artist, and I had a client that swore by this stuff!
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I need longer lashes right now!
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I would love to have long lush lashes-my real lashes are too short and fine to successfully put on mascara.
ReplyDeleteMy lashes are almost invisible. I really would love longer lashes. Thanks
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I tweeted the giveaway.
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enter me :D
ReplyDeletewow, i love how it actually works! haha.
my lashes are short and the just stick down, meaning they don't curl upwards of anything.
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My lashes are thinning out, don't know if it's age or medication related, we'll just say it's my thyroid meds. :) Would love the chance to try this product. vickers_73460 AT yahoo DOT com
ReplyDeleteI used RapidLash and my lashes grew but now they seem back to the old days. Maybe Talika is the answer.
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wow, I would love this product. My lashes are long but more length would be great!
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My lashes are long, but I would love this product!
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They a short stubby and thin :(
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the detailed review! I just bought mine today and hopefully it will do the trick for me too!
ReplyDeleteMy lash are an okay length but I'd love to see them longer & fuller!
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ReplyDeleteSome days, I think about what my lashes used to look like and I cry some more out. lol. But seriously, as I get older, I lose more and more length and volume. I'm ready to get 'em back!
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