JAPONESQUE Travel Eyelash Curler, Black - Plastic Eyelash Curlers for Travel Makeup - Comes with Bonus Replacement Lash Pad - 1 Pack

Ever since I first started curling my eyelashes at the age of 12, I have always used heated eyelash curlers. I've always had great results with them, because my eyelashes are very, VERY straight. The main problem I had with the heated eyelash curler was that if I was in a hurry, I couldn't curl my lashes because it took too long to heat. Also, I would always have to replace the battery every month or so. My final reason for searching for a normal lash curler was the fact that the heated curlers didn't keep my lashes curled throughout the day, so I wanted to try something different.So,I searched all over Google and read review after review, which pointed me to purchase a Japonesque eyelash curler (either the "Go Curl" or "Power Curl"). I have never heard of this brand before, so I was very skeptical about purchasing a product that I have never heard of. However, after reading a lot the positive and negative reviews, I felt that the compact curler was worth the purchase.After receiving the curler, I was extremely pleased by my purchase. I tested the curler by wearing no mascara all day to see how well it maintained the curl of my lashes...the curled lashes lasted ALL DAY! That is the first time that has every happened to me before. Then my second test was to see how it would handle the weight of mascara while still maintaining my curled lashes...FLAWLESS! I would go and purchase this product immediately if you are unsatisfied with your eyelash curler. If you still are not sold, I'll even list the pros and cons that I noticed about the product:PROs1. Compact shape and color(I got Pink!): this is a major plus because you can take it anywhere and it looks very cute! ^-^2. Easy to use: I know some people complained about it not being easy to use, but it actually really is! All you have to do is have the top pink part that is curved touch your lid where your eyelashes begin. Then, you just press down on the flap to curl your lashes. Hold it for 10 secs. and you will have instantly curled lashes!3. Comes with FREE pad refills: I don't know about you, but who doesn't like free stuff? Not only does it come with an extra pad conveniently tucked in the base, but they offer you free refills as well! I've read reviews where the eyelash curlers don't offer refills to even be purchased, and you have to buy an entirely new one to use it! That's just silly. Also, why buy a curler where you have to purchase refill pads, when you can get them for free?CONs1. It is delicate: Because it is plastic, it does seem like it is going to break at any moment when you press on the flap to curl your lashes. But in order to curl them, you really don't need to press on the flap too hard. I think many people are used to squeezing their normal curlers and think that you need to apply the same amount of pressure in order to have nicely curled lashes. But that is so not true with this curler. So always lightly press when using this product.I'm so happy with my purchase, and thought that I should share the love. Hope this helps!

It's important for me to say that I don't wear a lot of makeup. Only recently have I started wearing it regularly to work. My daily routine is: a little foundation, some blush, some finishing powder, curl lashes, add mascara, and finish with some tinted lip balm or moderate lipstick. If I leave the house and have not time for anything else, the one thing I do is curl my lashes and put mascara on. Needless to say, this is an important tool that I have underestimated for years!It was probably about 15 years ago when I bought my first and only eyelash curler. It was the metal one that we've all seen (looks like scissors with places for two fingers) and which hasn't changed one bit in decades. Anyways, I wanted something smaller and, quite frankly, something that would make nicer curls. I purchased this Go Curl in pink so I could see my lashes against it (they're dark) and I LOVE IT! It's small and not a strange shape which is nice. And it makes the most beautiful, natural-looking curls. A lot of times, the metal one would just bend my lashes straight up which looked fake and I hated it. This one adds a much "softer" curl so it looks more natural.I also love that the sides are "open". Never before was I willing to use my other curler to curl the lashes at either corner of my eye because I didn't want lashes to get stuck and pulled out. With this one, my routine is to do the outside corner, the center, and the inside corner. Then, I'll usually end with another curl of my middle but at their ends. I can't tell you how pleased I am with this product! Not to mention it's small and compact!One thing I wish is that it was metal; I'm just kind of against plastic items so there's not reason other than personal preference for this comment. Some folks have complained that the little lever breaks and I'm sure this is a product of it being plastic AND the user using too much force. I find myself closing it on my lashes and then backing off my force by half -- the metal curler I had required a LOT MORE FORCE than this one does. In fact, when I add too much force with this one, I get a curl I don't really like because you can tell I curled them. I'd say the amount of time I take to curl my lashes has increased but only from 15 seconds per eye to 30 seconds... and it's a nice minute to close my eyes and try to relax.Anyways, I'd strongly recommend getting one of these guys. I use it every day and love it. I plan on being gentle and taking my time with my lashes and I anticipate this will last for a long time.UPDATEIt's been about two years and I still have the curler. About 5 months ago, I noticed that the curl wasn't very good and I saw the problem -- one side had broken. As other reviewers have mentioned, the lever is attached with plastic and over time, the plastic breaks. Well, this happened to me even though I'm being very gentle. Looking closely the other day, I noticed that the other side is about to break too. My hope is that I can jimmy something that will work and be made out of metal but I'm not sure that will be possible.PLEASE!!! Make one of these with the lever part out of metal. PLEASE!!! This is still my favorite cosmetic product but I can't justify buying another one (too wasteful).

It works great. So much easier to use than my old curler. It is compact, so it is perfect for travel. It curls my lashes better than my old one.

This is one of my favorites Eye Lash Curler. It is very similar to the one from Muji, although it looks complicated it is easier and safer to use than the regular ones (less pinching). The compact size allows you to take it everywhere! Have the best curl after using this !

This works very well for me. It's great that it's portable, and the curve and size fits my eyes better than larger metal eyelash curlers. I am also glad I spent a little more (there were cheaper ones but from brands I didn't recognize). I has a smooth mechanism and doesn't feel flimsy.

I like this curler and it’s very portable. But I also haven’t had it for that many months and notice crack on the plastic which will soon make it not useable. Not sure if it’s safe to keep using as I’m a little worried it might snap when I’m cramping my lashes. See my images at they areas where it’s breaking. The cracks are where the lines are, some dark makeup got into the cracks and can’t be cleaned off, that’s why is shows more easily. Not sure if it came slightly cracked and the make up made it visible or if it happened from use.