Found this tiny white tube shoved behind a row of mascaras at CVS. Almost walked right past it.
It’s a lash primer — but the kind that actually makes your lashes grow. Not just fluff.
The LashFood Conditioning Eyelash Primer. $7.99. Claims to condition and promote growth. For that price? Had to test the audacity.
Peptide Complex
Targets the lash follicle to encourage growth phase.
Vitamin-Enriched
Conditions to prevent daily breakage from mascara and rubbing.
Clear Gel Base
Wears under any mascara without clumping.
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It’s not magic, it’s biochemistry. Peptides signal your follicles. Proteins fortify the hair shaft. Simple, effective.
- Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17: The growth signaler
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein: Strengthens the lash hair
- Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): Conditions and hydrates
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Plumps and smooths the hair cuticle
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Texture is a clear, slightly sticky gel. Dries down in about 45 seconds — fast enough for a rushed morning.
By week three, my lashes felt weirdly tougher. Less fallout when I took my mascara off. The real surprise.
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Fuller fringe? Yes. Dramatic length? No. My lashes look denser and stay put all day — zero smudging. A solid B+.
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It’s not a miracle, but it’s a phenomenal conditioner for the price. Makes your existing lashes healthier and stronger. That’s a win.