Our upper-and-lower magnetic strips need no lash glue or magnetic eyeliner; glue-on strips and bonded clusters use adhesive. The best choice depends on the finish, application method and maintenance you prefer.
What is the practical difference?
False lashes can create a similar-looking finish through different routines. Glue-on strip lashes attach with lash adhesive. Bonded clusters use small lash segments and an adhesive system. Our Magnetic Lash Kit uses upper and lower magnetic strips that meet around your natural lashes.
The useful question is not which method wins every comparison. It is which steps you want in your own routine.
Magnetic eyeliner vs upper-and-lower strips
Some magnetic lashes attach to magnetic eyeliner applied along the lash line. Others use two magnetic strips around your natural lashes. The Prep Store kit uses upper-and-lower strips, so a magnetic-liner tutorial is not its application method.
| System | Attachment | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Our magnetic kit | Upper and lower magnetic strips; no lash glue or magnetic eyeliner | Strip orientation and applicator alignment |
| Magnetic-eyeliner lashes | Lash attaches to compatible magnetic eyeliner | Required liner, drying and removal directions |
| Glue-on strip lashes | Lash adhesive along the band | Compatible adhesive and removal directions |
| Bonded clusters | Individual sections with a compatible adhesive system | Bond, seal, placement and care instructions |
Magnetic lashes: a removable look without lash glue
Our kit does not need lash adhesive or magnetic eyeliner. It includes a shaped applicator, mirrored storage compact and matching spare, making it a contained setup for applying and putting your lashes away.
- Consider them if: you want to skip adhesive application and choose a ready-made lash style.
- Allow for: practice with the upper/lower strips and careful positioning around your natural lashes.
- Remember: they are removable cosmetic lashes, not a treatment that changes natural lash growth.
No glue does not mean guaranteed suitability for every eye or freedom from all irritation. Comfort and correct placement still matter.
Glue-on strips: a broad choice of shapes
Adhesive strip lashes come in many lengths, shapes and densities. The lash band is placed along the lash line using a compatible adhesive and removed according to that product’s directions.
- Consider them if: you already like using lash adhesive and enjoy experimenting with many strip shapes.
- Allow for: adhesive application, any waiting time specified by its instructions and careful removal.
- Check: adhesive ingredients, the intended wear time and the manufacturer’s reuse guidance.
Do not assume all strip lashes last one night or all adhesives perform the same way. Those details vary by product.
Clusters and salon extensions: different levels of customisation
Bonded clusters let you build a lash map from smaller segments. That flexibility also means placing multiple pieces and following the bond, seal, removal and care instructions for that system.
Salon extensions are applied professionally and maintained through a routine agreed with the lash artist. They suit someone who prefers a professional application rather than putting on a removable kit at home.
Costs and maintenance vary. Compare the actual kit, adhesive or appointment prices available to you, rather than assuming a fixed salon price or cost per wear.
A simple way to choose
- Want to skip lash glue? Consider a magnetic system that does not require liner.
- Want to customise every section? Look at cluster systems and their maintenance steps.
- Prefer a professional service? Discuss extensions and upkeep with a lash artist.
If our magnetic method suits your routine, the next decision is simply Everyday or Full Glam. Read the application guide before your first use.