Can I put Latisse on my lower lashes?

No. The labeled instructions say to apply it to the upper eyelid margin only.

Can Latisse change eye color?

Eye color darkening has been reported with bimatoprost eye drops used in the eye. Discuss this risk before starting.

Remove contact lenses before applying it. Ask your prescriber when it is safe to put lenses back in.

Generic bimatoprost can have the same active drug. Use it for lashes only when prescribed and explained for that use.

Treatment

Also known as Bimatoprost Eyelash Solution, Prescription Eyelash Growth, Bimatoprost 0.03%, Eyelash Hypotrichosis Treatment

Updated May 19, 2026·For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice. See our terms.

Bottom Line

Latisse is a prescription bimatoprost solution applied to the upper lash line. It can grow longer, thicker, darker eyelashes when used consistently.

Latisse is bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%. It treats eyelash hypotrichosis, which means sparse or not enough eyelashes ¹.

It is applied once nightly to the skin of the upper eyelid margin, where the lashes grow. It should not be applied to the lower lid ¹.

Clinical studies of bimatoprost for eyelash growth found better eyelash prominence and patient-reported outcomes than inactive treatment ².

Latisse is usually cosmetic, so insurance often does not cover it. Prices vary by brand, generic option, bottle size, and pharmacy.

Ask whether the price includes applicators. Do not share bottles or applicators, because that can spread infection.

Start with a clean face. Remove makeup and contact lenses before use.

Apply one drop to the supplied sterile applicator. Brush it along the upper lash line only, then blot extra liquid and throw away the applicator ¹.

Common side effects include itchy eyes, red eyes, dry eye, eyelid redness, and skin darkening near the application area.

Bimatoprost can also affect eye pressure. People with glaucoma, uveitis, lens surgery, or retina swelling history should ask an eye doctor first ¹.

Latisse does not permanently change the lash cycle. If you stop, lashes usually return toward their prior look over time.

Do not restart after a break if you had eye pain, infection, or new inflammation. Ask your prescriber first.

Many people look for changes after 8-16 weeks. The label trial followed eyelash changes through week 16 ¹.

1Ask a prescriber whether bimatoprost is safe with your eye history.
2Remove makeup and contact lenses before applying it.
3Use a new sterile applicator for each eyelid every night.
4Stop and call your doctor for eye pain, infection, swelling, or vision changes.
5Take progress photos every 4 weeks under the same lighting.

Board-certified ophthalmologists who treat Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic 0.03%).

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