Magnetic vs Adhesive
Magnetic vs Magic Lashes: Which Witchy System Is Right for You?
Two systems, one promise. Magnetic and Magic both use a liner-based design that protects your natural lashes, because neither attaches to them. Here's the honest comparison to help you choose the system that suits your eyes, your skill level, and your routine.
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What both systems share
Both Magnetic and Magic use the same liner-first design: the liner grips to your eyelid skin, and the lash attaches to the liner. That means neither system bonds to your natural lashes. Both are latex-free, acrylate-free, and formulated by a cosmetic chemist for sensitive eyes.
Side-by-side: Magnetic vs Magic
The real differences, clearly explained.
| Magnetic | Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| How it attaches | Adhesive liner + magnets that guide placement | Adhesive liner, same base formula |
| Best for | Daily wear, biggest style range, easier placement | Clear/brown liner looks, invisible bands, experienced wearers |
| Style range | 70+ styles across every category | 22 styles (18 Fauxies + 4 invisible band) |
| Invisible band option | — Not available | ✓ 4 invisible band styles |
| Liner colours | Black | Clear, Brown, Black |
| Applicator | Felt-tip pen | Felt-tip pen |
| Hold time | 12–18 hrs | 10–14 hrs |
| Placement forgiveness | High — magnets help pull the lash into line | Moderate — you place it yourself |
| Hooded / mature / small eyes | ✓ Dedicated ranges for each | ✓ Fewer shape-specific options |
| Works on bare lids (alopecia, chemo) |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Sensitive skin | ✓ Latex & acrylate-free | ✓ Latex & acrylate-free |
| Glasses-friendly | ✓ Dedicated glasses range | ✓ Some styles |
Hold times are based on 3+ coats of liner applied in one clean line. Magnetic's flat band sits closer to the lid, which is why it tends to wear longer and feel more comfortable across a full day.
Our honest verdict
For most women, especially if you're new to false lashes, have hooded or mature eyes, or want the widest style range, Magnetic is the easier system to love. The magnets help guide placement, the flat band wears longer, and the range covers virtually every eye shape we're asked about. If you specifically want a clear or brown liner, or an invisible band with Fauxies, Magic is the better fit.
One liner for both systems — Double Bond
Our Double Bond Liner works with both Magnetic and Magic lashes, so you don't need two separate liners. Most customers end up keeping both systems in their lash wardrobe.
Why Magnetic is our most-loved system
Seven years and 80,000 pairs later, these are the four reasons customers keep coming back to Magnetic.
70+ styles — our biggest range
From natural everyday styles to glam, extension-style, half lashes, glasses-friendly looks, and styles designed for hooded, mature, monolid, and small eyes — there's a magnetic lash for almost every eye shape and preference.
The magnets help guide placement
Both systems use an adhesive liner, but Magnetic adds the benefit of magnetic guidance. You place the lash near the liner and the magnets help pull it into position, with less fiddling and less second-guessing.
Flat band = longer wear, more comfort
Magnetic's band sits flatter against the lid, which is why it typically wears for 12–18 hours compared with Magic's 10–14. It also tends to feel lighter over a long day.
More forgiving on tricky eye shapes
Hooded, mature, small, deep-set, monolid — when lid space is limited or placement feels awkward, the magnets make application easier. That's why so many of our eye-shape-specific recommendations start with Magnetic.
About 63¢ per wear
All Witchy lashes are $24.99 and can be worn 40+ times per pair, which works out to around 63¢ per wear — far less than salon extensions, without putting stress on your natural lashes. The maths is the same for Magnetic and Magic.
See how easy it is
Felicity applies her Witchy Magnetic lashes in under 90 seconds. You can see the magnetic "click into place" moment at 0:42.
Felicity, Witchy Lashes customer, applying her magnetic lashes
Real women. Real lashes.
Witchy Lashes was made for real women, not runway models.
Clare Fleming
Kalgoorlie, WA
"These lashes are so easy to use, no worrying if they are going to stay on for the whole show. Still learning to apply liner cleanly but practice makes perfect."
Jenny Wain
Witchy Lashes customer
"As a complete newbie it took me more than a week to pluck up the courage to try them. What was I thinking? Why didn't I try these years ago? The lashes are absolutely beautiful and so easy to apply."
Kendell Collins
Witchy Lashes customer
"Absolutely love my magnetic lashes! Have never been able to apply normal false lashes but these are super easy and I use them again and again!"
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Magic: for when you want the lash without the eyeliner look
Magic is our adhesive system for women who want a softer finish or an invisible band that disappears into the lash line. You still get 40+ wears, the same sensitive-skin-friendly formula, and compatibility with Double Bond Liner. Magic is the right choice if any of these sound like you:
🤍 "I don't wear eyeliner"
Clear Magic Liner gives you the look of false lashes without a visible line on the lid. It's the closest thing to an invisible-lash finish.
🤎 "I want a softer daytime look"
Brown liner gives gentler definition than black, especially on lighter hair, fair skin, and mature eyes where you want softness without losing shape.
✨ "I love the invisible band look"
Our 4 invisible-band Fauxies styles are part of the Magic system. The band disappears into the lash line for a more seamless finish.
💕 "I've worn lashes before"
Clear liner gives a beautiful result, but it leaves less room to hide minor placement mistakes. If you already know how to place a lash, Magic with clear liner gives the most seamless finish.
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The case for black liner
There's a reason most women prefer black liner, and it's not just habit. Eyelashes tend to become shorter, finer, and lighter over time, which reduces contrast around the eyes. Black liner helps restore that contrast, which is one of the fastest ways to make the eye area look more defined.
It also gives you a forgiveness zone. Small placement imperfections disappear against a dark line. Clear liner can look beautiful, but it usually takes a steadier hand. For most women, especially beginners, black liner is the easier, more polished choice.
Your questions, answered
Ready to start? Here's where most women begin
If you're still unsure, start with Magnetic — it gives you the widest style range, the easiest application, and flat-band comfort that lasts all day. If clear or brown liner is essential, or you specifically want an invisible-band Fauxie, start with Magic. Either way, both systems are backed by our 30-day returns policy and designed to protect your natural lashes.
Starter kits from $79 — or 4 fortnightly payments with Afterpay
✓ Free AU shipping over $75 · ✓ 30-day returns
Magnetic Starter Kits
From $79 · 4 payments with Afterpay