Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Shu Uemura's eyelash curler has been the makeup artist's choice since the 1990s. The gently curved cage is shaped to fit the eye socket of most faces, so it reaches lashes at the corners without catching the lid.

The replaceable silicone pad is soft enough to avoid creasing lashes, and the spring-loaded handles give controlled pressure. One squeeze at the base, one at the middle and one near the tips creates a smooth, lifted curl.

Curl before mascara; replace the pad every three months (refills sold separately).