Shu Uemura Iconic Eyelash Curler, Achieve Precise Control and Long-Lasting Curl - Includes Silicone Replacement Pad

There's a lot of mixed reviews on here, many from about 2010-11 bemoaning receipt of a "fake" curler. That problem seems to be past now going by most recent reviews. My curler came from vendor "effective shop japan" and I'd say I got the real deal. The curler itself was an insane $4 and change, while the shipping brought the total up to $21. It arrived well packaged- the small inner box was packed in another heavier cardboard box with newspaper for padding. The newspaper was in Japanese, and the mailing stickers on the box indicated shipment from Japan. The white inner box was stylish and looked authentic. The bag inside held the curler, and another tiny ziplock bag with an extra replacement black silicone pad. Directions for use were on the inner box, along with a few tips. The silver curler had an authentic looking Shu Uemura engraving on it and seemed tight and well sprung. The replacement pad was similarly stamped. Straight to the mirror I went. I have very fine lashes on deep-set eyes. In the past my problem with curlers was that they were hard to get in deep and close enough to grasp the lashes at the base, and even when maneuvering as best as possible, at least three attempts per eye were needed to get all the lashes (not just the majority at the center) by doing center, inner, and then outer lashes. This baby was a different story. It must be how the product is angled away from the face, and the curve of the pad. I could get the curler right in close to the base of my lashes, and I didn't need to make multiple attempts to get it lined up - before squeezing down, I could see ALL my lashes sticking through the curler. One gentle, sustained squeeze later, ALL my lashes were curled from corner to corner. Beautiful! The other eye went as well. I did not need to do as suggested, by pulling back and doing a second squeeze at the middle of the lashes, and another at the tips, because one good line up did enough, and very well. One funny bonus... I had stopped using curlers because they were such a hassle, and now that I have one that works simply, and I use it regularly, I can actually SEE better! I had not realized how much my drooping lashes had been cutting into my field of view. I had really wondered if I was buying into a myth by paying $20 for an eyelash curler that might be got at a drugstore for far less, but I am wondering no more. Very glad I took a chance and shelled out for this.

Expensive but worth it. Don’t know why it’s so much better than other brands that look identical. It just is. The pads are thicker and maybe more rounded? IDK I just know it doesn’t make a 90-degree bend in my lashes so I look like a human Lego.

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I was influenced to buy and I’m glad I did. Its curve is tighter than others making it capture all the lashes easier. It’s just a little pricey is why I’d give it 4.5 stars.

I have used eyelash curlers before and was curious at what makes this curler better than others. The fit of this curler fit my eyelid better. It fit flush against my eyelid. There is no pinching or pulling of the few, short eyelashes I have. I had given up on mascara for years, but thanks to this curler, my eyes have opened!

Terrible...sooo weirdly small. Takes 3 moves across your eyelashes to get them all curled per eye. After one use the black rubber piece fell out & wasn't able to find it & no extras are sent, sooo now it's worthless 😑

This tried and true eyelash curler is the best of the bunch! I don’t know what little trick they’ve figured out or what kind of sorcery this is but the results are phenomenal and reliable, seriously this little gadget never has “off days”. I wouldn’t own anything else.

This curls so nicely. I’ve tried others and something about this one just is better. It’s kind of costly but works well, so it’s worth it to me.