17 Best Eyelash Curlers for Swoopy, Lifted Lashes

Former Beauty Director Kathleen Hou describes this curler as “feeling like a hug.” The eye bed is formulated so that it delivers the best curl swoop, one that instantly opens the eye and makes you look more alert. It is so cushiony that it feels like your lashes are resting on their own special pillow (which Murphy calls a “luxurious experience”). Notably, even the handle of the curler is different — it’s double-barreled, which is like a fail-safe that prevents you from over-squeezing or crimping your lashes. Don’t just take our word for it, though. Sesnek says that this is their absolute favorite. “The curve shape, weight, and performance of this cannot be beat. I can use this on all eye shapes, and it’s clamp makes it easy to get all the lashes — my go-to since it debuted.”

Amazon reviewers are positively ecstatic about this curler. There are close to 9,000 reviews all praising this one as being “the best.” Reviewers rate this one close to five stars and praise it for being easy to use and effective, without any pinching.

“This is the GOAT for a reason,” says Murphy. “It’s easy to use, and the shape allows you to get as close as possible to the base of the lashes. It has nice spring and is overall perfect.” As a longtime favorite of makeup artists, it gives a pretty, soft swoop to the lashes rather than an unnatural 90-degree angle. It’s a perfect starter lash curler if you want to try something comfortable that yields instant results. However, it’s better for smaller eye shapes.

This one is loved by makeup artists because its eye bed is slightly wider and less round, so it works better on a variety of eye shapes, which Sesnek notes. “It allows you to get up to the lash line without clamping on the eyelid because of its shape and is great for soft, natural-looking curls,” he says. It opens a little wider, which makes it more comfortable to use. Murphy has been recommending this curler for years and notes that the red band is great to see the lashes while you curl them.

This one has over 1,000 nearly five-star reviews on Sephora praising how well it works on a variety of eye types. Strategist writer Rio Viera-Newton likes it too.

Tweezerman has an extensive line of affordably priced curlers that work just as well as the pricier ones, according to most internet reviews. On this one, the eyelash pad — the rounded crescent which helps shape lashes — is silicon rather than the more common rubber, making it a good option if you have sensitive eyes. However on stubborn eyelashes, Hou found that this one didn’t hold a curl for as long as others.

Great eyelash curlers are hard to find at a drugstore price point. This is one of the best-reviewed affordable ones on Amazon, with almost 700 reviews and close to a five-star rating.

Makeup artists like Beau Nelson swear by this sleek lash curler. It’s wrapped on both sides to prevent pinching and pulling and it’s a favorite amongst those with rounded and hooded eyes because it curls every single lash.

If you’ve tried eyelash curlers before and have been frustrated at their lack of hold, try a heated one. As scary as they sound, they do hold a curl for longer and are ideal for extensions (mechanical eyelash curlers can damage them). This is one of the highest-ranked ones online, and it’s easy to use — it doesn’t become unbearably hot. You gently press it against the middle of your lashes to give yourself a lash lift.

If you are determined to curl every single lash, try this. Despite its pincer-like shape, it won’t snatch your lashes but it will precisely help you curl every single baby lash, even those close to your tear ducts or the edges of your eye. Just don’t hold it upside down. The pink curved section should go on the bottom.

This eyelash curler can lift, curl, and comb natural lashes for optimal use. It features a unique comb that helps lengthen the lashes. Murphy loves that its unique handle isn’t only pretty but perfect for some extra grip.