Makeup Artists and Testers Love These 5 Lash Glues to Lock Falsies in Place (2024)

TL;DR

Our top pick is Lilly Lashes Clear Brush-On Lash Adhesive due to its easy application, strong grip, and clear drying color. It is comfortable on the eyes and has the ideal consistency for an eyelash glue—just tacky enough. Another standout option is D'Lashes D'Adhesive Eyeliner Pen, a great two-in-one product that seals your lashes while tackling eyeliner's job.

Our Top Picks

Applicator: Brush | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Color: White

This clear-drying lash glue easily takes our top spot. The small brush allows you to precisely apply the glue onto thin lash bands or on hard-to-reach areas of your lash line—like the very inner and outer corners of your eye—and the consistency is easy to work with as it’s not liquidy or clumpy. The best part is that the glue starts off white, so you can see where you place it. It then turns slightly blue before drying down clear, so it doesn’t interfere with your makeup look.That said, we found the glue to dry down pretty quickly, so double-check your precision before placing your lashes.

Applicator: Brush | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Color: Clear

Considering that eyelash glue isn’t the sexiest makeup product, finding a solid option you can quickly grab at the drugstore for an affordable price can sound ideal—but only if it performs well. This one is great because it has a thin brush applicator that makes applying it easy, has a stronghold formula, and dries quickly.During testing, we found that while the formula was easy to apply and kept our lashes in place, it’s easy to go overboard and apply too much, which can cause a mess on the eyelids and a bit of discomfort. If this often happens to you, we recommend wiping any excess product off the brush before applying.

Applicator: Brush | Cruelty-Free: No | Color: Black, clear

Applying false eyelashes is a feat in itself, so it’s frustrating when they slip and slide around or peel up at the corners. That’s why finding a glue with a secure stronghold is essential, bringing us to this standout. In addition to coming in black and clear, this lash glue has a user-friendly brush applicator, feels comfortable once applied, and keeps the lashes exactly where you place them. The formula is easy to work with, although our tester noted that it took quite a while to dry down to get to a tacky state. If you’re in a hurry, we recommend applying the glue to your lash band and then gently blowing on it to speed up the drying process and lock down your lashes.

Applicator: Felt tip brush | Cruelty-Free: No | Color: Black, brown

Being able to cut down time when applying false lashes is incredible, and this liner and lash glue in one can help you to do just that. You simply apply the eyeliner as you would with any other liquid eyeliner, and then apply your falsies on top—the liner formula has a stickiness to it that grips the lashes.It's not too tacky, which is a good thing for comfort, but could pose a challenge if you struggle to keep your falsies from lifting.

Applicator: Brush | Cruelty-Free: No | Color: White, Black

It’s no secret that applying false lashes can be a bit tricky, so finding a lash glue with an easy-to-use applicator makes all the difference. The long and dense brush gives you solid control, and we were quickly able to cover the lash band in a single swipe. The formula dried quickly and kept our falsies in place. It's important to note the glue was stronger than we expected (which means your lashes aren't going anywhere), and therefore we could feel the excess on our skin. Our tester explained that she probably applied a bit too much and likely wouldn’t have had this issue had she applied just a little bit of the glue.

FAQ

• How do you apply false eyelashes with eyelash glue?

  “The best way to apply eyelash glue is by placing the glue on the band of the lashes and letting it get tacky before applying,” says Figueroa. When applying lashes, get as close as possible to the top of your lash line, then flip the lashes upwards and blend with mascara to create a lash curl effect.

• How do I remove eyelash glue?

  To remove eyelash glue, saturate a cotton swab with makeup remover and glide it across the lash band. The lash should then slide off with ease, but if not, try saturating a cotton pad with makeup remover and gently pressing it onto your eye to coat the lash and lash band. If you’re really struggling, try using a cleansing balm formula to help loosen up the glue.