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Latisse: How It Works, How to Apply It, and Side Effects

Latisse (bimatoprost) helps make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.

Lauren Smith, MAChristina Aungst, PharmD, MWC
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD, MWC
Updated on March 14, 2025
Featuring Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDReviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD, MWC | March 10, 2025

Your eyelashes help protect your eyes from things like dust and dirt. If you have low eyelash growth, one medication that can help is Latisse (bimatoprost). In this video, learn how to apply Latisse correctly to improve treatment outcomes and minimize side effects. 

References

Boyd, K., et al. (2019). Latisse (bimatoprost) ophthalmic solution. American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Fagien, S. (2010). Management of hypotrichosis of the eyelashes: Focus on bimatoprost. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology.

Latisse. n.d. How to use.

Law, S.K. (2010). Bimatoprost in the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis. Clinical Ophthalmology.

Riahi, R. R., et al. (2018). Topical treatment of eyebrow hypotrichosis with bimatoprost 0.03% solution: Case report and literature review. Cureus.

Wirta, D., et al. (2015). Bimatoprost 0.03% for the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis: A pooled safety analysis of six randomized, double-masked clinical trials. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Christina Aungst, PharmD, MWC is a senior pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She began writing for GoodRx Health in 2019.

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