In-depth review
TB Cosmetics Review: Magnetic Lashes and Eyeliner Without the Glue
The verdict
Lash glue is fiddly, messy and irritating for a lot of people. TB Cosmetics, which bills itself as the inventor of magnetic eyeliner, builds its whole range around skipping it: a magnetic liner holds magnetic lashes in place, no glue needed. Products are hypoallergenic, paraben-free and cruelty-free. There's a small learning curve, but if you struggle with glue or have sensitive eyes, it's a genuinely useful alternative.
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Buy from Official Site →Overview
False lashes look great and apply terribly. Lash glue is the worst part, hard to get right, slow to dry, easy to overdo, and irritating for sensitive eyes. Plenty of people give up on falsies entirely because of it.
TB Cosmetics is built around removing that step. It describes itself as the inventor of magnetic eyeliner: you apply a special liner that the magnetic lashes grip onto, so the lashes stay put without any glue. The range covers magnetic eyeliner, magnetic lashes and DIY lash extensions, and the products are hypoallergenic, paraben-free and cruelty-free.
The range
The core system: a magnetic liner plus lashes that grip onto it, no glue required. The thing the brand is known for.
Buy from Official Site →At-home lash extension kits for a more customised, fuller look without a salon appointment.
Buy from Official Site →A wider line of cosmetics alongside the lash range, all kept hypoallergenic, paraben-free and cruelty-free.
Buy from Official Site →Who it's for
A great fit if you struggle with lash glue, have sensitive eyes, or want reusable lashes you can put on more quickly once you've got the knack.
Maybe not if you already apply glue lashes perfectly and don't mind the process, the magnetic system mainly wins on convenience and comfort.
Pros and cons
What's good
- +No lash glue, less mess and irritation
- +Reusable lashes with care
- +Hypoallergenic, paraben-free, cruelty-free
- +Pioneer of the magnetic eyeliner category
What to keep in mind
- –Magnetic liner takes practice to get right
- –Fit depends a little on your eye shape
- –Still a falsie, so not zero effort
Buying advice
Start with a magnetic liner and lash set rather than the DIY extensions, it's the easiest way to learn the system. Give yourself a couple of practice runs before relying on it for an event.
Buy from the official store for the full range and any current bundles.
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Buy from Official Site →Frequently asked questions
How do magnetic lashes work?
You apply a magnetic eyeliner, and the lashes have tiny magnets that grip onto it once it's dry. No glue is involved.
Are the lashes reusable?
Yes, with gentle cleaning and careful storage you can reuse them multiple times.
Is it good for sensitive eyes?
Skipping glue removes a common irritant, and the products are hypoallergenic and paraben-free, which helps. Patch test if your eyes are very reactive.