The 7 Best Eyelash Curlers of 2019

Makeup artists and fans alike sing the praises of this curler's edge-free pads. The curler’s curve is also a little bit flatter than other eyelash curlers, which makes it simple to cover the full width of the eye and catch all your lashes. The flatter edge also guarantees that it will work on a wide variety of eye shapes, making it a great eyelash curler for almond-shaped eyes. If you’re new to eyelash curlers, it also opens a bit wider than average, making it easy to get the curler properly into position and make sure your eyelids don’t get pinched.

Never tried an easel-style eyelash curler? At this price point, we think it’s worth a try. Devotees swear by the full, gorgeous results they get with a single press, as opposed to the several crimps most traditional curlers require. You simply flip the easel back to get leverage on your eyelashes. The open cage style doesn’t pinch, and soft, siliconized rubber lash pad creates a nice, even curl. Don’t let the photos fool you—the whole curler is about the size of a container of dental floss, making it the perfect compact option to toss in your travel bag.

One of the top-rated drugstore curlers on the market, this one has a gentle price point that makes it the perfect option to perfect your technique before investing in a more expensive model. Or, as long as it fits your eye shape, this might actually be enough for you—the pre-mascara results are pretty significant. A few reviewers noted that the plastic covers on the handles can start to fray, but they’re not necessary as long as you have a firm grip on the curler, or else the curler is cheap enough to replace entirely.

The advantage of a heated curler is obvious—just like a hair curler, heat styling creates a curl that lasts longer and looks more defined than more mechanical methods. It can be a little intimidating to contemplate putting heat that close to your eye, so look for a model that offers you lots of control and a heating element that’s fully contained in a curling structure. This curler's heated comb takes just 5 seconds to curl your entire eye, though the manufacturer does recommend working section by section to maximize your curl. A protective clamp helps spread and hold your lashes in position as the curler’s heat works its magic, and it never gets too hot. Reviewers find this version the perfect combination of easy-to-use and actually-effective, and they say it's easy to travel with as well. 

If your eyelashes are short, it can be hard to get a noticeable lift from any device. Enter the new and improved Shu Uemura curler, of The Devil Wears Prada fame. The original was already renowned for its ability to grab each and every little lash and curl it to its maximum potential. In this recent update, unlike most curlers, the sidebars at the edge of the curler have been removed, letting you work your way across your full lash line section by section to catch each and every last. The curler itself has the perfect amount of force to curl without crimping, and uses the same high-quality construction the original is known for.

The curve of this curler is designed to catch each individual eyelash without pinching, while the wide opening of the curler is designed to accommodate all eye shapes. The cushion is firmer and more resistant than most, and while this might seem like a small difference, the contrasting red cushion makes it easy to see whether you’ve actually got each and every lash in position, which is harder for dark-lashed people to see on the standard black cushion. Fans love that it’s gentle enough to use on long lashes, but effective even on short, straight ones.