Among the DJs, makeup artists, drag queens, estheticians, and eye doctors we asked, Duo Brush-On Lash Adhesive was undeniably the most popular eyelash glue choice. The clear, latex-free formula is infused with vitamins A, C, and E to help smooth and soothe the delicate eyelid skin where you stick the adhesive. The majority of our testers prefer Duo’s brush-on glue rather than the classic squeeze tube option. With the brush-on format, you can be more precise and in control of how much glue you apply to each strip lash.
The squeeze tube, on the other hand, dispenses too much glue, which can make it difficult to use for beginners, according to New York City-based esthetician Soo-Young Kim Abrams. An excess amount of glue is also more likely to get in your eyes and make your falsies slide right off, she tells Glamour. With the brush-on format, you can be more precise and in control of how much glue you thinly apply to each strip lash.
Plus, brush-on lash glues, in general, tend to have a greater hold, thinner consistency, and better water resistance than their squeeze-on counterparts, which are typically formulated with rubber latex rather than acrylates and copolymers, Fee says. (More on those ingredients later.) However, they can be harder to remove and require an oil-based cleanser. Another caveat: The Duo Brush-On Lash Adhesive can take a while to dry, but it will stay on all night, Armana Khan, a model and DJ in New York City, tells Glamour.
- Pros: Gentle on skin and lasts for hours.
- Cons: Long dry time, can be hard to remove.
