Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler: Easy use. Long-lasting curl of lashes effect. Wide opening. Stainless steel with two red lash cushions. Pro makeup artist tool for before & after mascara application

Why it's worth it

Kevyn Aucoin's curler has lived in professional kits for decades, and the appeal is the wide opening and the even pressure it puts across the whole lash line. You get a soft, fanned lift rather than a hard curl, and you'll pay noticeably more for it.

The wide opening makes it easy to get into position. You can set the frame around your lashes without mashing it into your brow bone or catching the edge of your lid. If you've ever pinched yourself with a curler, that's worth something on its own. The stainless steel frame doesn't flex over years of use, and the two cushions sit tight in their slots.

The spring pressure is calibrated for an even squeeze. Instead of biting hardest at one point, it spreads the force across the full pad, which is what keeps lashes from kinking at a right angle. The result reads as a natural lift. Your eyes look more open, but nobody can tell you used a tool. That's the look most professionals are after on set.

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

What we like

• +The wide opening makes it easy to get into position
• +The spring pressure is calibrated for an even squeeze
• +It's built to survive daily use for years

What to know

• –Replacement pads are harder to track down
• –You're paying a lot for a hinge and two cushions