"Retention isn’t worth the reaction."
Some lash glues hold on tight — but at what cost?
The truth is, some brands rely on harsh stabilisers to fake performance, causing irritation, allergies, and long-term damage. That’s not the kind of retention we stand for.
🔥 Some low-cost stabilisers give the illusion of amazing retention — but come with serious risks.
❌ What to watch out for:
• Hydroquinone (HQ): Strong but toxic. Banned/restricted in UK & EU cosmetics.
• Tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ): Common in industrial adhesives. Not eye-safe.
• Benzoic Acid & Derivatives: Can trigger sensitivities over time.
• Plasticisers & Acrylic Resins: Make glue stretchy but hard to remove. Builds up and damages natural lashes.
These ingredients are often hidden — especially in non-cosmetic-grade adhesives sold cheap, with no ingredient transparency.
🚨 The hidden cost?
• Lash tech allergies
• Client reactions
• White tips or lash brittleness
• Bonding issues masked by chemical flexibility
✅ What we use instead:
Cosmetic-grade cyanoacrylate, stabilised with BHA – a cosmetic-approved antioxidant.
✔️ BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) is approved by UK, EU, and US regulators.
✔️ Delivers amazing retention, without the harsh effects of HQ or TBHQ.
✔️ Safe, effective, and gentle for both client and artist.
Know your glue. Know your client’s health.
We do our homework — so you don’t have to guess what’s in your glue.
