Tweezerman Classic Eyelash Curler for All Eye Shapes with Refill Pads

Why it's worth it

This is the curler we'd hand to almost anyone: a smooth squeeze, a thick silicone pad that won't stick to your lashes, and three refill pads in the box. It trades a little drama for comfort, which is the right trade if you curl every single morning.

The silicone pad is why it's so forgiving. Tweezerman's pads are thick and rounded, and the brand is direct about the reason: they won't crimp or stick the way harder rubber can. That matters most if your lashes are fine or you've dealt with breakage before. You get a curve that starts at the root and eases outward, instead of a sharp bend partway up the lash. It's a softer look, but it holds.

It fits a wide range of eyes without any fuss. The frame is a standard curve, wide enough to catch your outer lashes but not so wide that it pinches your lid. Published reviews and makeup artists keep landing on it as the safe default for people who don't know their eye shape and don't want to think about it. If you're buying one curler for a whole household, buy this one.

From our review of 10 eyelash curlers, by Sarah Wright, Editorial Associate

What we like

• +The silicone pad is why it's so forgiving
• +It fits a wide range of eyes without any fuss
• +The squeeze is easy to control
• +Three replacement pads come in the box, and that's not a small thing

What to know

• –The curl is gentler than some people want
• –The frame can feel narrow if your eyes are wide-set