Beauty Test Drive: Marini Lash
You all know how much I complain about my short and wimpy lashes. I’m always in search of the best lengthening and volumizing mascaras on the market. While I’m content (read: begrudgingly accept) with the look of my lashes most days, I still see women with lush eyelashes, the kind where you don’t even have to wear mascara, and I always wish that I could be so lucky.
While on my continued quest for perfect lashes, I’ve been given an opportunity to try out a product from Jan Marini called the Marini Lash Eyelash Conditioner. The Marini Lash contains a proprietary peptide in it formula that’s been dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested for safety. The formula is meant to help build thicker and denser lashes over time.
Now, for the test drive. I was fully expecting this product to look like a clear mascara that I could just apply on my lashes. Low and behold, the wand looks nothing like a mascara wand but rather like a liquid liner that you apply to the root of your lashes. Duh, that makes complete sense that you’d want to target the formula to the base where the hair grows.
I just started using Marini Lash once a day to the upper lashline in the evening, after I’ve removed my eye makeup. Directions say to apply a small amount of the gel (sparingly) in the same manner you’d apply liquid eyeliner, in a thin line. The tube is supposed to last up to 6 months but I hope that it won’t take that long for me to get results. Here’s what my sad lashes look like now.
Stay with me for the next few weeks where I’ll keep you updated with my progress and results. Hopefully they’re good, folks!
For now, if you want to follow along with me with your own test drive, I found the Marini Lash for about $160 bucks – steep, I know! But you know me, I’ll let you know if it works – it might be well worth it 
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On August 23rd, 2008 Crystal - Beauty or Bust said:
God! I just wish it were cheaper. Let us know if it works!
On August 23rd, 2008 Tammy M said:
Yikes! That is a lot! But can you really put a price on fabulously lush lashes?? Can’t wait to see the results!
On August 23rd, 2008 Marisol said:
That is pricey! I look forward to seeing how it works for you.
On August 23rd, 2008 karrie said:
I can’t wait to see the results!
I have been thinking about trying Enormous Lash by Intuit Beauty.
I saw it at Nordstrom’s for $95.
Good luck!
On August 24th, 2008 Nikki said:
can’t wait!! i hope it works for you
On August 24th, 2008 Maria said:
i’ve totally heard of this the marini lash before but then i’ve also heard about the mavala double lash on whatshebuys.com for about $16.50. it’s supposed to work somewhat well, but keep us posted with your results from this and good luck. the price of the marini lash is just way too much.
On August 24th, 2008 Elaine said:
How very interesting… I wonder if it will work? I think we all want lusher lashes I figure that if it really does work and it does indeed last for six months – it’s about a dollar a week, right?
I’ll be following you progress, I’m sure most of us will!
Thanks!
Elaine
On August 24th, 2008 Erika said:
I wonder if this is similar to the first version: Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner…. If so– you are going to see amazing results! I was so bummed when they pulled the Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner off the market. Can’t wait to see results
On August 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Crystal,
I definitely will and thanks for the link love!
On August 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Tammy M,
It is quite a lot to pay, but for me it would be worth it if it gave me the results I want
Hope you’re having a good Sunday – I’m just at home relaxing now from a weekend away, yay!
On August 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Marisol,
I can’t wait to see how it works too!
PS – I just peaked at your blog and wanted to tell you that I watched part of The Cho Show the other day – she’s really hilarious!!!
On August 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi karrie,
Trust me, you’ll be the first to know if this works for me because I’m sure I’ll be singing it’s praises at the top of my lungs if it does
On August 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
Me too, Nikki?
Do you currently have a product like this on the market in the Philippines?
On August 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Maria,
I’ve never heard of the Mavala Double Lash before. But if it works for $16.50, why not give it a try? I’m going to take my chances on the Marini Lash for now since I’ve heard a lot of good things about it. I’ll let you know for sure!
On August 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
Thanks Elaine! I’m glad you guys are up for the ride with me!
On August 24th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Erika!
I’m not if this version replaces the Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner, although I can’t find it on their website anymore
I remember you saying really good things about this so I can’t wait to see results!
Hope you’re having a good Sunday!
On August 24th, 2008 Lydia said:
Oh my gosh it’s so expensive! If it worked I would consider it though
On August 24th, 2008 Evelin said:
Hi! you should try almond oil in your eyelashes every night before sleep it helps to grow new lashes and the older ones grow longer, I used it for like a month and it’s amazing its results! Good luck with that!!
On August 25th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Evelin,
Thanks so much for stopping by! Almond oil, wow, I might have to try that too if this doesn’t work
Hope your week is off to a great start!
On August 26th, 2008 Kelly said:
Not sure about this one but I read that other products like it (eyelash treatments applied like eyeliner) have a risk of changing your eye color! Specifically for dark-eyed girls, there has been fading. I don’t know anything about the science of it but might be something to look into… Otherwise good luck! =)
On August 26th, 2008 elena said:
I have been thinking to buy it and I’m quite excited to see how it works for me.
On August 26th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Kelly,
I never really thought about that before since the product doesn’t really have an opportunity to get in my eye. I’ll certainly be careful though and thanks for the tip!
Do you use anything on your lashes currently?
On August 27th, 2008 Diane said:
wow! that’s steep! Definitely let us know if it works! My eyelashes are in dire need of some loving! hahahha
On August 27th, 2008 Tina said:
I’ve heard great things about the Marini Lash! It seems like the older I get the less lashes I have! I would love to try this!
On August 28th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Diane,
I’ve been having a hard time remembering to apply it every day but hopefully I’ll see some results soon. You all will definitely be the first ones to find out!
Hope you’re having a great Thursday – any fun plans for the holiday weekend?
On August 29th, 2008 Ashley said:
Wow. So expensive, but it looks like its totally worth it. By the way, you have a beautiful eye. XD
On August 29th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Ashley,
If this thing works for me, I will sing its praises for all to hear, fo shizz!! LOL
Hope you’ve got a great weekend planned!
On September 3rd, 2008 Hil'Lesha said:
I’ve been using this for almost a month and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my lashes. This stuff is great! I used a much cheaper brand called Beautylash and it could’nt hold a candle to this product.
On September 3rd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Hil’Lesha,
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Another reader did comment about Beautylash – interesting to hear that you didn’t like it as much as the Marini Lash! What were the differences in results?
On September 29th, 2008 Regina said:
I am going to be giving this product a whirl-I hope my results are dramatic…