Beauty Industry & Med Spa
Bimatoprost (Latisse / Lash Serums)
Street names: Latisse, Lash growth serum, Careprost, Lumigan
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⚡What it does
- Grows longer, thicker lashes (prostaglandin analog — originally glaucoma eye drops)
⚠Key risks
- PERMANENT eye changes: darkens iris (brown spots in blue/green eyes — irreversible), darkens eyelid skin
- Changes fat around the eye — sunken eye appearance with long use
- Eyelash growing in wrong direction, itchy/red eyes
- Unregulated OTC 'lash serums' may contain unlabeled prostaglandins or ineffective peptides
- Cheap imports (Careprost from India) — no quality guarantee, no applicator safety
✚Overdose signs
- Eye redness, itching, swelling
- Vision changes (if it's actually a glaucoma drug misused)
📋Quick facts
Also known asLatisse, Lash growth serum, Careprost, Lumigan
CategoryBeauty Industry & Med Spa
Schedule / classRx-only (US); unregulated OTC 'lash serums' widespread
AppearanceEyeliner-style applicator bottles of prostaglandin solution
Street priceLatisse: $120–$150/mo; Careprost grey-import $10–$25; OTC serums $20–$100
Legal statusRx-only (US); 'cosmetic lash serums' unregulated unless they contain actual prostaglandins (then illegal OTC)
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: FDA, EMA
Category comparison — Beauty Industry & Med Spa
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bimatoprost (Latisse / Lash Serums) | Rx-only | PERMANENT eye changes: darkens iris (brown spots in blue/green eyes — irreversible), darkens eyelid skin; Changes fat around the eye — sunken eye appearance with long use | Latisse: $120–$150/mo |
| Botulinum Toxin (Botox) | Rx-only biologic | BLACK-MARKET BOTOX: counterfeit vials, overdosed units, and fake 'Botox parties' cause drooping, asymmetry, swallowing/breathing difficulty; Injection into wrong muscle: eyelid ptosis (drooping eye), uneven smile — lasts weeks-months | Legit: $10–$15 per unit |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Bimatoprost (Latisse / Lash Serums) look like?
Eyeliner-style applicator bottles of prostaglandin solution
What are the signs of a Bimatoprost (Latisse / Lash Serums) overdose?
Eye redness, itching, swelling; Vision changes (if it's actually a glaucoma drug misused) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
PERMANENT eye changes: darkens iris (brown spots in blue/green eyes — irreversible), darkens eyelid skin Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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