I like both, but clear is more versatile, and I think better for beginners. If you get a glob of black glue on your lid it's going to be harder to cover up than with the clear glue. Clear is also better if you want to go without liner or a very thin line. Try both. It's honestly personal preference. I prefer clear.

Unfortunately, this clear glue did not dry clear. It had a light yellow tinge that was very obvious against my skin and the black lashes. I tried to cover the glue with liquid liner. Next time I'll try the black.

If you have black lashes and/or wear black liner you will like this better because you cannot see the glue at all.

It depends on the look you want, and the eyeshadow you're wearing. It's best to have one of each, but I'd definitely go with black if I had to pick one. It makes your lashes appear thicker.

I like using Clear. I put on eyeliner/creamliner on the tops of my lash line to make sure the lashes looked polished and seamless. There is no mess with clear!

you might as well use the clear one jjust in case you wear the false eyelashes and aren't wearing black eyeliner.

I personally prefer the black glue because I have dark brown lashes, use black eye liner, and mascara. Thus the glue tends to blend well.

The dark tone blends nicely with lashes. The glue dries clear but you can still see it and would need to run a liner through it once again to hide the glue. With the dark tone, you just apply and is ready to go!

Always go with the clear one.

The clear/white one is more versatile, as it dries relatively clear, so if you want to wear lashes without a thick liner, or go for a more natural, lighter colour/look, the clear is the better option. The black is good for a more polished, thick black liner type of look, without having to apply as much liner.

I haven't tried the clear but if you have dark brown/black lashes, it's probably better to go with the black. It blends nicely with dark liners and mascaras - you can't tell it's there at all. I think the clear will be more difficult to cover up.

I have allergies with the swelling that you described and the dark glue doesn't give me a reaction whereas the clear one did.

I have super sensitive skin and am on medicine for acne (accutane). This glue worked wonderfully, no itching, swelling, or rashes.

I would definitely sugguest trying a little on your face or neck to make 100% sure you won't react to it.

I can sometimes be sensitive to product ingredients. I have not had much experience with lash adhesive as I could never get them to stay on before I got this adhesive.

I have had allergies to surgical adhesive which I have heard of makeup artists using to apply lashes.

This doesn't bother my lids but I will say that if I get it too close to my eyes they do water a little (I do have sensitive eyes)

it's latex-based, so if you're allergic to latex, you'll have a reaction.

I had a similar problem with the glue that comes with the lashes. I got this in black and had no allergies or irritation with it.

This does have better ingredients, but everyone's skin is different, so you may or may not have an allergic reaction to this. My eyelids do tend to get red with the generic cheap lash glue, but with this brand, no redness what so ever.

I wear contact lenses and I've had no issues with this glue so far. My eyes can get sensitive if product gets in them, but so far I've bene really good about not getting any glue in my eyes. Once it dries it stays in place and won't travel into your eyes.

So far I have no problems w/ contacts.

I also wear lenses. I tried this product a few times to experiment with applying lashes as a first-timer. I only left it on a few hours at most but had no trouble at all with sensitivity. I know some contact-wearers are much more sensitive to many things, but I usually don't react to things.

Everyone is different when it comes to irritants. It is not likely that this product will irritate your eyes. If it does, the problem is with your body reacting to the glue, not because you wear contacts. I've used many eyelash adhesives, I wear contacts, I have touchy skin, and I've never had issues with the adhesives in eyelash glue. This particular one was no exception. Just be careful when you apply, let it get tacky before you press it to your eyelid. You shouldn't put it on wet anyway, but if you let it airdry to tacky it will stay put without running into your eyes. Glue goes on fake lashes first. Then lashes onto eyelid.

Just make sure you let the glue get tacky/dry a little before putting on your eyes. If it's too wet still, a glob can fall on your eyes and on your lens... It will not be easy to take off.

However, I wear contacts and it does not irritate my eyes when done right.

As long as u store the product properly it cna last up to a year

You should refresh your supply of eye makeup every six months. However, if you're realistic, you can keep this for around a year. If you keep it in a cool, dry place (read--not your bathroom cabinet where there is humidity from the shower), then it will last longer. If it begins to separate and looks oily, then throw it out asap.

i asked the sales rep the same question when purchasing. she told me that it doesn't expire. i would just go with your gut!

it expires in 24 months. if you see lables that looks like a cylinder container with a number that says 12M, 6M, 24M on the back of your make up and other product, that is the expiration date. M stands for months.

all make up should last 6 months, any further you will need to toss it out, at 6 months the state of the liquid will separate to oil and some other yellow watery paste. its kind of gross

yes, it contains formaldehyde. the ingredients are listed on the product page
Aqua (Water, Eau), Rubber Latex, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Formaldehyde. May Contain: CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).

yes it does, and wow, i wish i'd known that before i bought it haha

Yes, this product contains both so if you have a latex allergy I would recommend you stay away from it.

The other responses to this question are incorrect. This product (Duo clear) does contain both latex and formaldehyde. It says so right on the ingredient list! VERY important to note if you have a latex allergy.

No. The full ingredient list is available on the main product page, under "More About This Product." Hope that helps!

I've never had a problem of pulling out my own lashes when I've got fake lashes on. Just gently pull from one corner of the lashes out and they should come right off.

I use Dior eye make up remover. Works really well leaves your natural lashes in place.

I would use either a little eye makeup remover on a q tip along the lash line or touch eye makeup remover pads along the lash line. that will loosen the glue a little so it doesn't pull your own lashes.

use a liquid makeup remover or extra virgin olive oil on a cotton ball or pad and hold it over your eye for a couple seconds. it will loosen the adhesive and you will be able to remove your false lashes a lot easier and without damage to your skin or lashes!

You should be sticking your false lashes along the lash line - that means on your eyelid as close as possible to your natural lashes but not actually on them. When you peel them off they will not pull out your own lashes as they are not stuck to them.

I use it on strip eyelashes as well as the individuals. I put a dab on my hand, then dip the eyelash in it, wave it around for a few seconds and then use a tweezers to secure it to my eye

Yes, you can. As long as you apply little amounts of glue on the ends it wont get all over and will hold each cluster exactly where you place them.

I used it for the individual cluster eyelashes and it worked great.

DUO is the only glue I would put on my natural lashes or any false lashes. THE BEST!

yes. it will work for any type of false lashes!

i just take the lashes off then wash my face--a washcloth gets the residue off easily. i was also advised to use a little baby oil or eye makeup remover.

I just use makeup remover on a cotton ball.... it seems to come off great tht way. With minimal adhesive residue

Use eye makeup remover, warm water, and soap if need be. It's gummy enough that you can grab it and pull it off in little bits. Generally, you shouldn't need so much that a ton is left behind.

Makeup remover works well.

To remove just start from the outside corner and peel the strip off slowly. If pulling too much dip a Q-tip in warm water and run it across the strip.
Then you can remove the excess glue from the lashes & eyelid.

Any activity where water is really pulling on them (if you are really SWIMMING under water or diving in) they will probably start to come off. But if youre just at the beach or a pool and youre not dunking your head under water they will stay on. Whenever you wear fake lashes out just bring the glue with you and a toothpick, that way if the ends start lifting up you can reapply more glue to secure them. Problem solved!

No. water will, usually, make the glue loose. And it will probably come off. I would not use this when showering or swimming.

its not waterproff so dont use it if you plan on swimming. Try eyelash extensions if you want something waterproof.

I suggest you dont use this if you're going to go underwater, this barely stays on for me, the corners come off after like 8 hours, it's bad. Try the glue that comes in the makeup forever eyelash kit, it stays on till you take it off, it's great, and u dont have to wait for it to dry!

Yes, it has both

Yep, has formaldehyde.

yes, it says on the product page
ingredients:Aqua (Water, Eau), Rubber Latex, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Formaldehyde. May Contain: CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).