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Rodan and Fields denies Lash Boost includes any drugs, but the FDA says isopropyl cloprostenate is only appropriate for use in medications used to treat patients who are monitored by a licensed physician.
Isopropyl cloprostenate is a synthetic prostaglandin analog that works by lowering the intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients. Several years ago, glaucoma patients treated with medications that included isopropyl cloprostenate noticed a side effect was that their eyelashes grew longer and more lush. The positive aspects of that side effect weren’t lost on the cosmetics industry.
Lash Boost is a popular lash-enhancing serum because today’s beauty standards often focus on long, lush eyelashes. While some women opt to use mascara or have semi-permanent lashes applied, others wish to enhance their own lashes.
Many companies promote lash-boosting products that leave lashes shinier or more supple, but Lash Boost is marketed to improve the length and volume of lashes in four weeks. Rodan and Fields sells a vial of Lash Boost for $150 on the company’s website, which also warns users that “some people may experience a mild tingling sensation after application. It should improve within a few minutes and disappear completely with continued use. Stop using if tingling, irritation and/or redness persist.”
Other cosmetics companies have received warning letters from the FDA for violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. RapidLash Eyelash Renewal Serum, NeuLash Active Eyelash Technology and NeuveauBrow Active Eyebrow Technology all contained isopropyl cloprostenate.
The FDA determined the products were drugs because they were applied in order to affect a change in the body, which in this case was inducing eyelash and eyebrow growth.
In addition to lowered intraocular pressure, other side effects can include ocular irritation, iris color change, darkened eyelid skin, macular edema, eye inflammation and hyperemia, which is an excess of blood going to the eyes. Other side effects can include sunken eyes because the fat area around the eye socket shrinks with regular use of certain glaucoma medications.
Lash Boost contains other ingredients that most likely condition lashes. Water, keratin, glycerin, panthenol and lecithin are common moisturizing ingredients in cosmetics and are found in Lash Boost. The inclusion of isopropyl cloprostenate changes the categorization of Lash Boost from a cosmetic serum to a drug.
You could qualify to participate in this class action lawsuit investigation of Lash Boost if you meet the following criteria:
- You bought Lash Boost within the last four years
- You live in California or Washington
- You were unaware Lash Boost contained unapproved ingredients, whether or not you suffered side effects
If you are suffering from dry or damaged eyes from isopropyl cloprostenate after using Lash Boost, you could benefit from speaking with a lawyer regarding your options for legal recourse.
Join a Free Lash Boost Class Action Lawsuit Investigation
If you purchased Rodan and Fields Lash Boost in the last four years and are a resident of California or Washington, you may be eligible to participate in a free Lash Boost class action investigation.
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13 thoughts onIsopropyl Cloprostenate Blamed for Lash Boost Side Effects
My eyes experience dryness, red/burning and feel a tired sensation all day.
I purchased 2 and I have been asking myself so many questions. 1. Did I have this line on my lashes before? 2. What is my vision so blurry? 3. I am so sensitive to light that I never was before. 4. My undereyes are so red. I JUST GOT HTIS EMAIL AND IT SEEMS ALL MY ANSWERS ARE RIGHT HERE! Now what? I would like to know if all my symptoms are permanent or not?
I used lash boost for a week and I got nothing but red swollen testy crusty eyes. I have had two doctors appointments and two prescriptions to treat my infected eyes. I cannot believe this product Is allowed to be sold. I honestly don’t care about the money I just want my eyes to be normal again. I swear to god I am going to sue this company.
I am experiencing uncharted pain in my eye and I am sensitive to any light. My pain scale is at a level 8 with any type of light. I cannot open the fridge, window door or even watch television. This hurts so bad and I went to the Dr and will be going to a specialist tomorrow. I want to know how long this will be and am I permanently damaged. I can’t live like this, and I won’t this is torture. If you have the answer please tell me. I’m in so much pain and don’t want to give up on life. But this hurts so bad!! Please help!!!
I am having problems with blurry vision. Will this ever go away? I am no longer using the product. Very upset about this.
It works amazingly for me. But Im not very sensitive.
Why only California and Washington? I live in Montana and I had a bad reaction. It cost me over $1,000 dollars and I still have problems. I started using it in January of this year
What about using this product during pregnancy? Are there any side effects on the baby?
Yea, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say probably not. lol.
Considering the fact that hundreds of chemicals are found in newborn umbilical cord blood (and how relatively small babies’ bodies are), I would assume that any drug the mother takes topically or internally could have an impact on a unborn baby, whether or not the effect is obvious.
I attempted to use lash boost on 2 desperate occasions with the tube I have and both times within 12hrs after applying my eyes got red and irritated and started to itch and become sensitive. I won’t be using it any more as it started in one eye and then both
I did purchase the lash boost
I used it every other day for 2 weeks and I started to develop a reaction, burning sensation, itchy upper eyelid and redness and extreme dryness with my upper lid. stopped using it and told the sales rep about it but no refund was offered. Since I paid a lot for the tube, I even tried to use it 2x a week instead of every other day but everytime I used it, same reaction. I still have the lash boost and it’s not finished but do not want to use it again. It took awhile for my eyelids to return to normal.
All R + F products are sold with a 60 day moneyback guarantee. The guarantee comes from the company, not the consultant. The return policy is printed on the packing slip included in the shipment from R + F.