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Lash and Brow Serum: Can One Serum Do Both? An Australian Guide
One bottle for lashes and brows sounds like the obvious answer: one product, one routine, one purchase. But can one serum really do both jobs?
The Beauty Desk · Lashes & Brows · 5 minute read
Two purpose-made serums, one set
Lash & Brow Power Duo · $49.95
LashViva Eyelash Serum and BlinkBliss Eyebrow Serum together. Bought separately they are $35.00 each.
Use a product only where its label says it can be used.
We sell both LashViva and BlinkBliss, so we have an interest in this topic.
Why lashes and brows are not the same
- Location. Lashes sit at the lid margin, right next to the eye, where a formula needs to be especially gentle.
- Application. A lash serum is brushed as a thin line along the lash base. A brow serum is brushed through the brow, in the direction of growth.
- Formula. Products made for lashes are tested for use close to the eye. A brow product may not be.
A serum designed for both can work if it is formulated and labelled for the lash line. A brow serum that is not should stay on the brow. Browse our eye care range to see both of ours.
One serum or two?
| One dual serum | Two dedicated serums | |
|---|---|---|
| Simplicity | One bottle, one step | Two steps |
| Control | One formula for both | A formula for each area |
| Eye safety | Depends on the label | Each made for its zone |
| Best for | Minimal routines | People focused on one or both areas |
How to use lash and brow serums safely
- Read the label. Use a product only where it says.
- Use separate applicators. Never share between areas or people.
- Patch test each one, one at a time, so you can tell which caused any reaction.
- Apply to clean, dry skin. Lashes: a thin line along the lash base. Brows: a thin layer in the direction of growth.
- Be patient. Judge results over eight to twelve weeks with photos in the same light.
Editor's tip
Stop if you notice swelling, pain or vision changes, and see your GP or optometrist. For brow-specific tips, see achieving fuller brows.
Our approach: two purpose-made serums
Eastern Curlew sells LashViva Peptide Eyelash Serum and BlinkBliss Peptide Eyebrow Serum as a pair. Both are peptide-based and labelled vegan and cruelty-free, and each is made for its own zone. LashViva is labelled prostaglandin-free and applied along the upper lash line, and BlinkBliss along the brow. Results from either are gradual, so allow eight to twelve weeks. See prostaglandin-free lash serums in Australia.
Around Australia
In humid Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Cairns and Darwin, apply after cleansing and keep lids and brows free of heavy oils. In dry, cool Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart, a hydrating formula is welcome through winter. In sunny Perth and Adelaide, pair your routine with SPF on brows and sunglasses outdoors. Regional Australians can order online and see the same product details.
Frequently asked questions
Can one serum be used on lashes and brows?
Only if it is formulated and labelled for both.
Can I use my brow serum on my lashes?
Not unless the label says so.
How long before I see results?
Allow eight to twelve weeks of consistent use.
Can I use both together?
Yes. Patch test each separately and follow each product's directions.
General information, not medical advice. Results vary. See a GP or optometrist about eye irritation, swelling or changes in vision.
Why start with the Power Duo
Each serum made for its own zone, in one set at $49.95 at the time of writing.