Shu Uemura • Eyelash Curler • Misc Beauty Tools

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styra on 5/19/2013 3:41:00 AM more reviews by styra

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I've tried this curler and it's my regular one. I think it curls lashes just like any other curler I have like Mac and Majorlica Majorca. I don't see what the fuss is about though.

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PShanahan on 5/19/2013 12:50:00 AM more reviews by PShanahan

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy   Eyes: Grey    

This cutlets is amazeballs. Not sure how I ever survived without it. It curls my lashes perfectly and they stay curled for at least 24 hours ( even after removing eye makeup). It's now an essential part of my everyday routine

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choco76 on 5/17/2013 11:28:00 PM more reviews by choco76

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I've always used drugstore eyelash curlers like Revlon and ELF. But I didn't feel like the drugstore eyelash curlers did anything for my eyelashes. So I decided to invest in a good eyelash curler. I picked up this eyelash curler from Sephora. It was pretty pricey but it came with a replacement pad. I tried it and instantly fell in love with it. It really curls my eyelashes instead of pulling them out. I highly recommend it to anyone that's looking for a good eyelash curler. A comparable eyelash curler would be from Shiseido.

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Merryweather on 5/16/2013 3:44:00 PM more reviews by Merryweather

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

After reading very good reviews i decided to purchase this one from Beautybay (UK webshop) as this is so hard to find in the Netherlands like most good cosmetic products :-( I must say that it does it's job very well!Its'sturdy and comes with a spare rubber.

The only downside is that you have to be very carefull when squeezing as it tends to squees the skin in the corner of your eye iff you place it to far down on the eyelid and that hurts a lot

.When you have smallnarrow eyes,this is not the one for you!Otherwise it's a great curler with long lasting effect .Use it in combination with the Chanel Le Volume mascara and you will find yourself with killer lashes!!

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Victoriajane89 on 5/3/2013 11:13:00 AM more reviews by Victoriajane89

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I cannot live without eyelash curlers and fed up with buying cheaper versions that break after a few months, so I gave in and bought these Shu Umera eyelash curlers and can say they are great. They are overpriced but worth it, and I have been told by a make up artist in Space NK that you can buy refills from Muji for 95p which are perfect for the Shu Umera curler. So I will be doing this.

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xshado on 4/15/2013 12:22:00 PM more reviews by xshado

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I've used different types of eyelash curlers in the past
Shiseido, cheap ones, etc.
When i first used this curler, i was very impressed, with just one curl, my eyelashes looked very curled and full.
I have straight eyelashes, and not too short , not too long.
Personally, the more i curl them the more they curl
I hold for about 5 seconds and then curl them again, at least 2 more times.
The curl doesn't hold for too long though, at least not alone.
The curl holds very well with some mascara.
Overall, i do like this eyelash curler, its no miracle worker but it does get the job done.
It's been the best one i've used so far, I do recommend using some mascara if you want to hold the curl though.

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psskclayton on 4/5/2013 12:47:00 AM more reviews by psskclayton

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I have very straight eyelashes that can be curled but not like others I have seen.

I ordered this curler from the shu site and I am not jumping for joy. It is a perfectly adequate curler but not any better than the tweezerman one I had been using. The other ds types are just as good, as well.

Not the be-all-end-all for me.

If nothing works for you at all, you could try it but do not expect miracles.

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jobiecc on 4/3/2013 9:53:00 PM more reviews by jobiecc

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

To me, this eyelash curler does its basic job but it's not the best. Personally, I have quite long lashes and I find that this curler often makes the 90 degree crimp onto them, which makes it harder for me to apply mascara on.

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aussiemrs on 4/1/2013 9:24:00 AM more reviews by aussiemrs

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I've had my Shu eyelash curler for ages. I'm half Asian so eyelash curling is a must if I want to see them. I've tried several, and as far as curling, this one has been the best for me. I warm my eyelash curler up with my blow dryer before using it, à la eyelash curling iron, lol.


I recently emailed Shu Uemura to see if I could purchase refills anywhere, and this was the response:


"Our eyelash curler comes with a silicone pad and an additional replacement pad. Each silicone pad should ideally be replaced after 3 months of use. After 6 months of use, we recommend that you change your eyelash curler for safety reasons.


The quality of the product we provide to you is of the highest standards. It is a handmade precision tool and with daily use, the repeated opening and closure of the hinge, the mechanism will eventually shift. Although these changes are not visible to the naked eye, they do warrant that you replace your eyelash curler twice a year."


Really? I'm disappointed in Shu. Is their product so poorly made and flimsy that you have to buy a new curler every 6 months to a year, and at $20+ a pop? If so, how can the quality be that high? You can buy a drugstore one that will last for years.


This tells me that the company is only interested in their bottom line and perhaps putting one over on the customer. Also, not very 'green' if you have to throw the curler away every 6 months. I've turned the silicone pads I have upside down, and also the 'wrong' way (they're curved one way and I've put them in 'against the grain') in an attempt to keep using them.


I'd love any suggestions on something comparable to Shu's curler. I do love the results I get with it, but I just don't like feeling scammed.

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PoisonIvy1273 on 3/27/2013 9:32:00 PM more reviews by PoisonIvy1273

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love the eyelash curler! It fits my eyelids super well(monolid) and had never pinched my skin. I really recommend this product. Very well worth the price.

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*TOP REVIEWER* littlemj on 3/23/2013 1:40:00 AM more reviews by littlemj

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCEMENT: THE ELF REFILL PADS FIT THE SHU CURLER!


All Asian typical eyeball girls should try the 3: Shiseido, Shu, and Chanel to see what fits best their shape. That said, if you love your Shu and can't be bothered to order another online, you can see how you like the ELF refills in it. I found them less cushion-y the 1x I tried it and since have moved onto Chanel, but for the price point, you might make a concession. :)

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yoshiii on 3/20/2013 5:09:00 AM more reviews by yoshiii

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Unfortunately, I am one of few Asian girls who doesn't see the hype over this curler. My $5 Japanese brand Kai eyelash curler from the drugstore does a better job. Shu Uemura was my first eyelash curler, so I didn't really have anything to compare it to, and I thought it did its job, but nothing special. I didn't think it was dramatically changing my eyes/eyelashes. Also, in the past year, this curler is seriously going downhill, doing the 90 degree angle on my lashes and failing to actually curl my lashes.


I've had my Shu Uemura curler for seven years, so maybe it is time to buy a new one, and I will be happily join the SU bandwagon? But my $5 curler is doing a sufficient job, so I prob won't buy this curler again. Too expensive to justify.

I would not consider this a "lifetime" purchase as other reviewers are stating. You will definitely need a new one within a few years.

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Annelien1987 on 3/18/2013 2:02:00 PM more reviews by Annelien1987

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Pricey but the best. This is the only eyelash curler that works.
I have very long lashes and this makes them pop. Love it

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*TOP REVIEWER* mariella99 on 3/13/2013 8:13:00 AM more reviews by mariella99

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I dunno - perhaps I'm just "eye lash curler challenged". I was SO excited to find this at Sephora a year or so back. I grabbed it right away. But I honestly don't see a lot of difference between my lashes curled and not curled and, in fact, on my left eye (perhaps because I'm right-handed) my lashes seem to end up being curled angling inward rather than straight ahead or more toward the outer corner of my eye. Really and truly, I find I get just about as much "curling" and "eye opening effect" from using a good mascara and holding the brush against my lashes to urge them upward. It also really ticks me off that this is sold with only ONE set of replacement pads....honestly at the price for this thing, you should be able to buy a dozen or so separately and easily (not sure if the company actually sells replacement pads on their own but where I am, Sephora's the only place that sells this lash curler and they don't sell additional replacement pads; call me stingy, but I think when you're paying this much for a product that doesn't really wear out, you should be able to get more pads for it).

I was so excited to find this lash curler and had high expectations, as this seems to be "the gold standard" in lash curlers but really, it isn't so great.

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sherrybird on 3/2/2013 7:37:00 PM more reviews by sherrybird

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

Absolutely love this. I have pretty big eyes and decently long lashes for an Asian. It fits my eyes really well. Rarely pulls out my lashes. Curls really well. I've had this for a month and there isn't even a dent in the pad yet. For anyone in Canada, Shu Uemura is sold at holt renfrew. It was $27 after tax. Kinda pricey, I've been searching online for a better price but I'd still repurchase for this price.

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Nellehester on 2/21/2013 3:39:00 PM more reviews by Nellehester

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This is the best eyelash curler I have ever owned. I also liked the chanel curler but for the price/functionality-- The Shu surely takes the cake! Love!

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puttay on 2/21/2013 2:58:00 PM more reviews by puttay

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Relaxed, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

LOVE LOVE LOOVVEE this eyelash curler - I've tried Shiseido, H&M, MAC, Revlon, e.l.f All from low end to hight end. But they ALL Basically have the same issues - the curve doesn't last long, the curve it makes is too harsh and you end up having crimped eyelashes going straight up in a 90 degree angle! I have also had to replace the pad after only a few months use with all of them, and many of them change shape if you accidently squeese them too tight in your bag or they simply brake. Also - If you wear mascara and use the curlers the pad also seem to stick.

But this one!! I have stepped on it, sat on it and it still maintains the shape! It comfortably conforms to the curve of my eyes and the pad does not stick to the mascara - and the curve last ALL day (and night). I have used it for almost three years now and still havent bought a new pad - Its awesome!

Love love love <3

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*TOP REVIEWER* AntiqueGlitter on 2/21/2013 2:34:00 PM more reviews by AntiqueGlitter

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I've tried the MAC, Revlon, and e.l.f eyelash curlers, all of which are just meh. They made me think that all eyelash curlers are the same. But after hearing all the hype about the Shu Uemera one and how it's a must-have for makeup artists backstage at fashion shows, I had to have it.
It changed my viewpoint on eyelash curlers. They are NOT, in fact, all the same, and this lash curler proves my point. Its shape comfortably conforms to the curvature of my eyes, unlike the MAC one, that was far too curved and its corners dug into my eyes (ouch). The pad also, for some reason, curves my lashes better than all the other ones I've tried. It doesn't crimp my lashes to a 90 angle--no, it actually curls them, and my lashes actually stay that way.
If you have a problem with drooping, or de-curling lashes, heat your eyelash curler under your blowdryer for 2-3 seconds, which should be enough to not overheat, but just in case, touch it with your fingers to make sure it's not too hot before curling.
$20 really is expensive for a basic eyelash curler like this one, regardless of its performance, but since one eyelash curler should last me a lifetime, that can justify its high price point.
Would I repurchase? Should I somehow lose mine, yes, I would repurchase.

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TishLiu on 2/20/2013 1:07:00 AM more reviews by TishLiu

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Black, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This Shu curler produces a good curl, but it takes some work and the experience is not ideal. I've had this for 7 years (since I was 17), and now that I actually have lashes worth curling, I'm looking around for a better substitute.



Shape: the curve of the curler does not exactly fit my eye (I'm Chinese, with double eyelids). The curve is a bit too shallow, I wish it were deeper because it does not get my inner lashes and the outer lashes. I have to rotate and do it twice. This is also not the most comfortable experience as the metal portions leave red marks from where I press it against my face.



Performance: that being said, once I curl my lashes, the curl stays all day… if I use it on my *bare lashes*. However, this is rather useless because my lashes are so thin they are almost invisible. And the moment I put either of my mascaras on (Lumene Blueberry Curl, and Maybelline FnS) it weighs down the curl and my lashes are almost straight again.



Also, as other reviewers have mentioned, these do not come with refillable rubber pads. Mine is probably disgusting by now and I will toss it when my new Japonesque curler comes in the mail.

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clarabeau on 2/16/2013 11:18:00 PM more reviews by clarabeau

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This eyelash curler has worked beautifully for me since HIGH SCHOOL. I am in my 20s now. I have been using the same one since then, and my eyelashes are in great shape and I wouldn't dream of even trying another one.

I have stick-straight eyelashes that practically point downward, AND like the hair on my head, are sturdy and don't curl easily, sigh. I still need to use a good tubing mascara after using this, but this at least gets my eyelashes pointing in the right direction, which is a feat in itself!

I totally agree with reviewers who say this is best for almond-shaped eyes. I am someone who is of mixed white and Native American ancestry and have almond-shaped eyes with not much of a crease (i.e. my eyelid is "flat" if that makes any sense). So if you have deep-set eyes with a more typically Caucasian shape, you may want to try Revlon's lash curler, it pinched my lids but it works really well for my friends who have a more "round" eye shape.

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