What is the Difference Between Faux Mink Eyelashes and Silk Eyelashes?

We are breaking down the difference between faux mink lashes and silk lashes here to demystify all your myths and questions regarding these fake lash materials.

Long fake lashes are a must for impeccable eye contouring. The market is flooded with a plethora of fake lash and everyone claims to be the best.

Faux mink lashes and silk lashes are the most common lash materials in use. Faux mink tends to be the most popular material among all lash materials. There are actually so many different kinds and grades of lash materials that the users easily got confused.

That is why we are breaking down the difference between faux mink lashes and silk lashes here to demystify all your myths and questions regarding these fake lash materials.

What are silk lashes?

When we hear silk we take it is as a natural material that comes from the silkworm cocoon. The silk fake lashes brands, available in the market claim they are 100% natural fake lashes.  This is almost impossible as real silk is very soft and fine and cannot hold its shape and curl. You might have noticed this quality in real silk clothe.

The silk false lashes available in the market are a very fine synthetic-based silk fiber not the real silk from the silkworm cocoon. The lash-making industry has innovated advanced technology to develop a very fine synthetic or polished acrylic material that mimics the silk extremely well. The look is quite similar to real mink lashes; natural-looking, sturdy, and soft

What are faux mink lashes?

Faux mink lashes are made of a premium quality synthetic fiber usually PBT or Polysynthetic fibers, or high-quality acrylic material. They are made to mimic the quality and fineness of real mink natural fake lashes. They are cruelty-free, vegan, and best for animal fur allergic people. These lashes come in a variety of lengths, curls, volumes, and styles.

What is the difference between faux mink eyelashes and silk eyelashes?

Both silk and faux mink lash materials are man-made and synthetic, both have their specific characteristics, pros, and cons. but the main thing that creates the difference is the manufacturer and manufacturing. The constructional process, raw material quality, and patterns bring in different grades and qualities in both types of lashes individually.

The advanced technology has left very minor differences between faux mink and silk. Both are synthetic the simplest difference is the weight, finish, and shape.

However to understand both let’s have a look at their specific qualities.

Natural and bold

As the name suggests silk lashes are finer and tenuous to imitate real silk. These lashes emulate real human hair and look extremely natural. Faux mink lashes can be a little thicker, which makes them bolder and pop up.

Silk lashes fan out more than faux mink lashes. There was a time when silk lashes were considered softer than the faux mink, but now they both have softer flexible hair strands.

Weight

Silk lashes are mid-weight types of lashes they are a little heavier than the real mink lashes but lighter than the faux mink lashes. If you wish to have false lashes longer than your natural lashes for a longer time then opt for silk lashes. They will not weigh heavy on your natural lashes and saves you from any harm.

The curl

Faux mink lashes are loved by the lash artist and wearers for their immense curl holding ability. They have a permanent curl effect that never loses its shape even after using several times. Silk lashes have a variety of curls but their curls tend to have less uniformity than faux mink lashes. (Depending on the quality) . Many have quite straight strands and need to be curled like natural lashes.

Faux mink lashes don’t lose their curl even when got wet. Silk lashes act as natural lashes mostly lose the curl immediately when got wet.

Maintenance level

Silk lashes are delicate and fine, they need a high maintenance routine and extra care. Faux minks are considered low-maintenance false lashes.

Glossiness

Silk lashes have a semi-matt finish. Like human natural lashes, they don’t shine a lot. Faux mink fake lashes are shinier and glossy they give a more glamorous dramatic shine eyes.

Newer advanced technology has reduced this difference, there are some manufacturers producing shiny and glossier silk lashes. Select what you like most.

Longevity

Silk lashes last longer than faux mink lashes. But proper care and maintenance are essentials.

Band difference

Faux mink lashes mostly available in the market have stiffer lash bands than silk lashes. Silk lashes have slightly flexible bands that make them easy to apply on. Again it depends on the quality and brand you choose to buy.  

Silk lashes for mature clients

Mature-aged clients usually have very thin, light eyelashes. Lash extensions experts recommend silk lashes as they are very fine, light, and mix well with their natural lashes.

Tapper

It is most commonly seen that faux mink lashes have a much shorter tapper than silk lashes. The shorter tapper gives them a more volumized thicker look than the silk lashes. silk lashes ends are not as tapered as faux mink lashes.

Price

Silk lash extensions and strip lashes both are pricier than the regular faux mink lashes.               

APPEARANZ silk and faux mink lash range

APPEARANZ lash range caters to all types of clients, premium quality silk and faux mink lashes both are available to adorn your eyes.

APPEARANZ QUEEN A | 7D SILK LASH

This hand-crafted seven-dimensional layered pair will make you feel like a queen. Feathery, light, crisscrossed patterned QUEEN A 7D SILK LASH replicates the real mink. They look subtle and stunning on all occasions.

APPEARANZ HEARTBEAT | 3D FAUX MINK LASH

APPEARANZ HEARTBEAT 3D FAUX MINK LASH will make your heart beat faster. This celebrity-inspired lash style is one incredibly attractive set of lashes that will make you look polished and put together. 

The final words

Nowadays differentiating silk fake lashes from faux mink is really difficult. Every manufacturing company has introduced its own version of lashes. Some have created silk lashes with shine and gloss and faux mink with a matte look. Some have created super lightweight faux mink lashes.

Which one is better to choose, as both are synthetic? 

We recommend picking a well-reputed high-quality certified manufacturer and brand. It’s you who will decide which product you want to go with after analyzing all factors, pros, and cons. but keep in view your sensitive eyes should stay safe and healthy.