This is a retail lash adhesive for anyone applying their own strip false lashes at home, from first-time lash wearers to people who apply falsies regularly for special occasions or everyday wear. Its faster tack time makes it easier for a beginner to line up the lash band before the adhesive sets.

It's also usable by lash or makeup professionals for client strip-lash application, but it's a consumer-grade adhesive rather than a professional lash-extension bonding adhesive, and it is not designed or approved for individual lash extensions.

The formula's differentiator is its acrylate copolymer blend, built to set faster than standard strip-lash adhesives that typically need about 30 seconds of open-air tack time before the lash can be placed. That faster set reduces the window where a lash can slide out of position after placement, which is one of the more common frustrations with drugstore lash glue. The paddle-tip cap is a practical companion to that: rather than needing a separate brush or toothpick, the built-in paddle lays down a controlled line directly from the tube.

• Clean eyelashes and eyelids thoroughly so they're free of makeup and oil.
• Check fit: lay the strip lash on top of your natural lash line and trim any excess with small scissors.
• Apply a thin, even line of adhesive along the lash band using the paddle applicator.
• Place the lash as close to the natural lash line as possible while the adhesive is still tacky, and press gently along the band with a fingertip to secure.
• Remove with an oil-based makeup remover rather than peeling, to protect natural lashes.

Pros:

• Fast-tacking acrylate formula reduces the standard ~30-second wait time of older adhesive formulas
• Built-in paddle applicator spreads a controlled, thin line without a separate tool
• Latex-, formaldehyde-, paraben-, and sulfate-free, and water-resistant once cured

Cons:

• Bonds strip lash bands only — not formulated or approved for individual lash extension application
• Contains Alcohol Denat., which can be irritating to sensitive eyes or skin if adhesive contacts the lid rather than just the band
• Should be removed with an oil-based remover rather than pulled off, to avoid lash or lid damage