Choosing the right lash adhesive is one of the most important decisions you will make as an artist. And yet most people choose based on a recommendation from a Facebook group or an ad they scrolled past.
The truth is, no single glue works for everyone. Your environment, your experience level, and your hand speed all play a role. This guide breaks down every adhesive in the Olivor Lash line so you can stop guessing and start working with confidence.
What to Know Before You Choose
Every adhesive in the Olivor Lash collection is a traditional cyanoacrylate formula. That means cure is triggered by moisture and air, and your humidity and temperature conditions directly affect performance.
A few things to identify before selecting your glue:
- What is the average humidity in your workspace?
- Do you have a humidifier or dehumidifier, or are you working in an uncontrolled environment?
- How would you rate your hand speed, newer and still building, mid-level, or experienced and fast?
- Do you or your clients have sensitivities to carbon black?
Use those answers as your filter. The right adhesive is the one that matches your actual working conditions, not the one with the most reviews.
The Full Collection
The Icon
Color: Black | Cure Time: 1 second | Humidity: 40-70% | Temperature: 67-74°F | Viscosity: Thin
The Icon is your classic everyday adhesive. It performs consistently in a standard controlled environment and is a reliable choice for artists who have their setup dialed in. If your room stays within range and your hand speed is solid, this is a dependable go-to.
Best for: Experienced artists working in a stable, controlled environment.
Latch Adhesive
Color: Black | Cure Time: 1-2 seconds | Humidity: 30-75% | Temperature: 65-80°F | Viscosity: Thin
Latch is built to perform the way the industry standard does, just under the Olivor Lash name. If you trained on a competitor's glue and want to stay in familiar territory without switching brands, this is your transition adhesive. The wider humidity and temperature range also makes it a solid choice if your environment is not always consistent.
Best for: Artists switching from a competitor's glue or working in a less controlled space.
Crème De La Crème
Color: Black | Cure Time: 1 second | Humidity: 25-85% | Temperature: 65-78°F | Viscosity: Thin
This is the most forgiving adhesive in the collection. The humidity range of 25-85% is the widest we offer, which means it adapts when your environment does not cooperate. If you work in a space where conditions shift throughout the day, or you travel for lashing, this is the glue that will not punish you for it.
Best for: Artists who cannot fully control their environment and need a reliable, wide-range formula.
Crème De La Crème+
Color: Black | Cure Time: 0.5 seconds | Humidity: 25-85% | Temperature: 65-78°F | Viscosity: Medium
Everything that makes Crème De La Crème a standout, with a faster cure time and a medium viscosity for artists who want more control at speed. At half a second, this is the fastest adhesive in the line. It rewards precision and is not forgiving of slow placement.
Best for: Experienced and advanced artists who want the wide range of Crème De La Crème with a professional-level cure speed.
Bare Adhesive
Color: Clear | Cure Time: 1 second | Humidity: 50-70% | Temperature: 67-74°F | Viscosity: Smooth
Bare is the clear option for artists who have their environment under control and are working with clients who have sensitivities to carbon black. Without the carbon black present, it cures slightly faster at the same listed time. The smooth viscosity makes application clean and precise.
Best for: Experienced artists working with sensitive clients in a controlled environment who do not need a placement indicator.
Guardian Angel
Color: Purple to Clear | Cure Time: 1 second | Humidity: 30-70% | Temperature: 65-80°F | Viscosity: Thin
Guardian Angel solves one of the most common challenges newer artists face when working with clear adhesive: you cannot see it. This formula starts purple so you can see exactly where the adhesive is, confirm placement, and know when it has fully cured once it transitions to clear. It also eliminates carbon black, making it a gentler option for sensitive clients.
Best for: Newer artists building confidence with clear adhesive, or any artist working with sensitive clients who needs visual confirmation of placement and cure.
Key Takeaways
- Match your adhesive to your environment first, your experience level second
- The widest humidity range in the line belongs to the Crème De La Crème and Crème De La Crème+
- Clear adhesives eliminate carbon black, which is one of the most common reaction triggers
- Guardian Angel is the only adhesive in the line with a visual placement and cure indicator
- Faster cure time requires faster hand speed. Crème De La Crème+ is not a beginner formula
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are building your kit and still figuring out what works in your space, Crème De La Crème is the safest starting point. The range is wide enough to cover most environments, and the 1 second cure time gives you enough working window to place with confidence.
As your speed builds and your environment gets dialed in, the rest of the line is there when you are ready for it.