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While using the right mascara is essential if you want to increase the volume and length of your lashes, every beauty enthusiast knows that an eyelash curler is a prerequisite to the ultimate Bambi-style eye look. Just like a moisturizer or primer preps your skin for face makeup, the best eyelash curlers will get you off on the rigth foot for seamlessly glam eyes. “Curling your lashes tends to be a step that people overlook, but it can make a world of difference if done properly,” celebrity makeup artist Allie Renee tells BAZAAR.com.
Eyelash curlers use a gentle squeezing mechanism to lift and curl your lashes starting directly at the root, which makes it easier for your favorite mascara to make a serious impact, no falsies required. Even if you're not a fan of wearing mascara, the best eyelash curlers can also add tons of definition to your natural lashes. We know it can be a little intimidating to track down the right beauty tool—especially when there's a possibility of an eyelid pinch—which is why we've rounded up 11 professional-level curlers makeup artists and shoppers alike are raving about. Read on for our short list of the best eyelash curlers from top brands like Kevyn Aucoin, Surratt Beauty, and more.
This eyelash curler is renowned among makeup artists for providing lashes with an instant, visible lift, and it uses less pressure than other tools on the market to help keep them strong and full.
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Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Act fast to snag this rare deal on Shu Uemura's ergonomic, cult-favorite eyelash curler. It uses a silicone pad with a mushroom shape to protect your eyelids from getting pinched, and has an angled curve that suits a wide range of eye shapes.
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Shiseido Eyelash Curler
Here's an edge-free tool over 1,000 Ulta shoppers love that's designed to curl your lashes from inner to outer corner. One satisfied customer writes that the curler, "is worth the hype. Best I've tried!! I have super straight lashes and this keeps them curled all day! I've tried so many and none compare to this one!"
This top-rated stainless steel curler makes it a breeze to keep a firm grip and avoid accidental lid pulls, plus it can even be used upside down to curl your bottom lashes.
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Tweezerman ProCurl Eyelash Curler
Not only will this gilded tool nicely accent any bathroom counter, but it also has approval from over 700 Sephora customers. Designed specifically for those with rounded eye shapes, this curler uses a 60-degree angle and wide opening for one-and-done shaping.
This designer tool is one of Dior's best-sellers. It features ergonomic handles and a rounded, soft pad to cushion your eyelids against an uncomfortable squeeze.
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At just $4, this contoured eyelasher curler from e.l.f. is a steal. It even comes with a replacement pad to use once the first one wears out.
This popular eyelash curler from the experts at Laura Mercier is also a coveted find at Sephora, and uses a double handle for added grip to gently shape your lashes.
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Here's a travel-ready tool on Amazon that uses an open cage instead of handles. (Over 4,700 shoppers swear by it.) One customer explains that the best-selling tool "is so handy! It’s compact and easier to handle than the standard curler. I’ve used all the different varieties, some expensive, some not, and found this to be the best."
For a high-tech twist on a lash curler, consider this rechargeable, heated version from Grande Cosmetics that features a curved design to keep them lifted for up to eight hours.
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Here's another beloved heated tool that's best used after applying your mascara, and comes equipped with AAA so you can start using it right away.