Top 5 compared
The best eyelash curlers
A few seconds with a curler opens up the eyes, before the mascara goes on.
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An eyelash curler is a metal frame with a soft pad: close it gently on the lashes for a few seconds and they lift into a curve that holds. The shape of the frame decides the fit. A broad curve follows most eyelids and reaches the corners, a wide opening suits larger eyes, and someone with small or hooded lids may find a narrower curve easier to place.
The pad is the part that wears, and Tweezerman suggests a new one every three months with daily use; every curler here comes with at least one spare. Use it on clean, dry lashes, close to the root, and, as Tweezerman advises, never heat it or use it on the lower lashes.
What matters
- A frame with no sharp edges, so it doesn’t pinch the lid.
- A soft pad, thick enough to cushion the squeeze.
- A spring that opens smoothly after each squeeze.
- Comfortable grips for a gentle, even press.
#1MUIIGOOD 5-in-1 Eyelash Curler Kit (10 spare pads)
Under $10
A black curler with soft pink grips and ten spare silicone pads, plus a lash comb, tweezers for false lashes, a three-in-one mascara brush and a folding brow brush and comb. It’s a whole lash routine in one box.
What owners say: Most owners are pleased with the curl and the range of extras, and say it’s gentle on lashes, with a handle that’s comfortable to hold. Durability is the sore point: some kits hold up well, while others have broken.
A closer look: Squeeze the lashes in the curler for about five seconds, as the maker suggests, then add mascara so the curl lasts longer. Ten spare pads means a fresh one whenever the old one flattens, and the comb separates any lashes the mascara clumps together.
- Lash comb and separator
- Tweezers for false lashes
- 3-in-1 mascara brush
- Folding brow brush and comb
Best for: Curled lashes and tidy brows
- Frame
- Carbon steel, black with pink grips
- Pad
- Silicone
- Spare pads in the box
- 10
- Curve and fit (maker’s words)
- Various eye shapes and lengths
#2Tweezerman Classic Lash Curler (with 3 spare pads)
$10–$20
Thick, rounded silicone pads that Tweezerman says won’t crimp or stick to lashes, on a nickel-plated steel frame, with three spare pads in the box. On the maker’s advice of a fresh pad every three months with daily use, that’s a year’s worth, which is when Tweezerman suggests replacing the curler too.
What owners say: Lashes stay curled all day, and the grip is comfortable. Fit is less certain: some find it never pinches, while others get nipped or say it’s too small for their eye shape.
A closer look: Curl clean, dry lashes before mascara, starting close to the root and easing out toward the tips. Tweezerman also advises wiping the pads with an alcohol wipe after use, and never heating the curler or using it on the lower lashes.
- Pads won’t crimp or stick
- Spare pads last a year
- Smooth opening and closing
Best for: A year of daily curling
- Frame
- Nickel-plated steel, silver
- Pad
- Silicone
- Spare pads in the box
- 3
- Curve and fit (maker’s words)
- Reaches every lash
#3Shiseido Eyelash Curler (with spare pad)
$20–$30
A broad curve that Shiseido says grabs every last lash, whatever the eye shape, and an edge-free frame that keeps it from pinching. It comes from a Tokyo company that began in 1872 as Japan’s first Western-style pharmacy.
What owners say: Owners rate it for catching every lash and for a curl that holds through the day. Others find the curve too small or too shallow for their eyes, and a few say it has cut lashes.
A closer look: Shiseido’s method is three presses: at the base of the lashes, again in the middle and once more near the tips, for the fullest lashes. Swap in the spare silicone pad when the first one wears, and the broad curve will keep reaching the corners.
- Edge-free frame, no pinching
Best for: Reaching the outer corners
- Frame
- Silver metal
- Pad
- Silicone
- Spare pads in the box
- 1
- Curve and fit (maker’s words)
- Broad curve, any eye shape
#4Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler
$20–$30
A stainless-steel curler with a wide opening that catches lashes right at the root, and two red cushions, one fitted and one spare. It’s from the beauty brand named after the makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin.
What owners say: Larger eyes seem to suit it best: owners describe a natural lift from the root that lasts until evening, with no pinching or pulling. Not everyone finds it grabs every lash, and some question the price.
A closer look: Its wide opening suits bigger eyes; anyone with small or hooded lids may find a narrower curve easier to place. Set it close to the root, squeeze gently for a few seconds, and keep the second cushion for when the first loses its spring.
- Curls from the root
Best for: Larger eyes
- Frame
- Stainless steel
- Pad
- Red cushion
- Spare pads in the box
- 1
- Curve and fit (maker’s words)
- Wide opening
#5e.l.f. Pro Eyelash Curler
Under $10
A gunmetal stainless-steel curler with a contoured curve and a stronger spring, which e.l.f. designed for easier curling and a longer-lasting curl, plus a spare pad for when the first goes soft. Like everything e.l.f. makes, it’s vegan and cruelty-free.
What owners say: It’s easy to get the hang of, rarely pinches and keeps lashes curled through the day. The complaints center on lashes catching in the rubber pad and, over time, getting pulled out.
A closer look: Center the lashes between the top and bottom of the curler, squeeze the handles slowly and hold for five to ten seconds, as e.l.f. directs, then add mascara. The spare pad is for when the first one goes soft and loses its bounce, which is e.l.f.’s own cue to swap it.
- Stronger spring
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Best for: Lashes that won’t hold a curl
- Frame
- Stainless steel, gunmetal
- Pad
- Rubber
- Spare pads in the box
- 1
- Curve and fit (maker’s words)
- Contoured curve
How they compare
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| Feature | #1MUIIGOOD kit | #2Tweezerman Classic | #3Shiseido | #4Kevyn Aucoin | #5e.l.f. Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Runner-up | Best premium | Best budget | ||
| Picked Rating | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Price | Under $10 | $10–$20 | $20–$30 | $20–$30 | Under $10 |
| Frame | Carbon steel, black with pink grips | Nickel-plated steel, silver | Silver metal | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, gunmetal |
| Pad | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone | Red cushion | Rubber |
| Spare pads in the box | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Curve and fit (maker’s words) | Various eye shapes and lengths | Reaches every lash | Broad curve, any eye shape | Wide opening | Contoured curve |
| Best for | Curled lashes and tidy brows | A year of daily curling | Reaching the outer corners | Larger eyes | Lashes that won’t hold a curl |
| Buy now | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
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