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Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:38 pm  |
Okay guys, give me your advice on the best eye lash curler. I have heard about hot lashes, eye curl II, and tarte. Can anyone tell me what they are using and what they recommend?
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Jacqueline
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:46 pm |
| Shu Uemura makes a great one - it's of good quality and will last you awhile. Produces a good curl and never a crimp. Hope this helps! |
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:16 pm |
| I agree with Jacqueline. The Shu Uemura is amazing and it lasts for a long time! |
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Mabsy
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:35 pm |
| As far as the non-battery-operated curlers go, I have three: Shu, Shiseido and Tarte. Of those three the Shiseido is the winner for me, I reach for that one the most. Tarte and Shu are also very good IMO and I tend to switch between the three but Shiseido has the most suitable shape for my eye. HTH |
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:58 pm |
| i love my shiseido! |
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Late 20's, clarisonic, Vit C serum, hormonal acne, congested pores, combination skin, living in Vancouver Canada |
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:18 pm |
| another vote for Shu Uemura. Lasts forever. |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:13 am |
What about battery operated ones?
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:22 am |
| Long ago I tried a battery operated one that was like a mascara wand. It heats up and you curl the lashes by stroking upwards as if applying mascara. It did absolutely nothing for my lashes, nothing like a traditional curler. And my lashes are long and hold a curl pretty well with a traditional curler. This is the only battery operated curler I've ever used. |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:10 am |
I quite like the manual eyelash curler from Shiseido, but prefer Blinc Kiss Me heated eyelash curler.
You are supposed to start with the middle section of the eye lashes, holding the heated curler for a few seconds near the lash line while pushing backwards, doing the same at the middle of the lashes and at the tip. Then you repeat the steps on the outer and inner section of the lashes. This gives a nice curl.
I have found that the "hold and press" method gives better results than brushing the lashes upwards with the curler. |
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Mabsy
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:22 am |
| I've used the Panasonic, Models Inc and the Mirenesse (I think) heated curler. I find the Models Inc one easiest to use. The Panasonic obstructs your view so you can't really see what you're doing but it gives a nice curl if you can master it. I reach more for the traditional type curler than the heated one, which is probably something to do with the amount of effort involved. Also, be aware that heated curlers are used AFTER you apply mascara hence cannot be used with some mascaras (like the Blinc one I think). |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:24 am |
| For the Shiseido eyelash curler, are you supposed to change the pads? Do they sell just the pads? I have one from long ago and thought I might give it another try. |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:23 am |
| I've heard you can write to Shiseido to request a replacement pad. I understand that Shu does not offer replacements, they say if you've gone through two pads already, it's time to replace your curler. Shu is my fav curler but I've never used Shiseido. I have Kevyn Aucoin as well but I never used it -it was a gift with purchase- but I've heard it is almost identical to Shu. I think they're made in the same factory. |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:11 pm |
Another vote for Shu.
I used Anna Sui as well, it is not bad, just not that fit my eye's shape. But I like it's apperence. |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:05 pm |
I use Shu Uemura. i never found the battery operated ones work for me. I get a better effect if i just use my blow dryer to warm it up. my stick straight lashes curl better  |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:13 pm |
| I used Shu U's for a long time but then I got an expensive one from sephora to keep in my travel bag and like it so much its all I use now. Its the Sephora Go Curl Eye Lash Curler. It looks cheap but works great. |
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:38 pm |
| cuties wrote: |
| I've heard you can write to Shiseido to request a replacement pad. I understand that Shu does not offer replacements, they say if you've gone through two pads already, it's time to replace your curler. Shu is my fav curler but I've never used Shiseido. I have Kevyn Aucoin as well but I never used it -it was a gift with purchase- but I've heard it is almost identical to Shu. I think they're made in the same factory. |
Sure looks like the Shu one is getting all the votes! Probably not worth replacing those pads on the Shiseido one anyway. Thanks! |
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Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:36 am |
| Honestly, eye lash curlers should not really be necessary for most women if one uses the correct technique for applying mascara. I find that I get a nice and lasting curl when brushing the lashes from side to side near the lash line and upwards, rather than brushing in just one direction upwards the lashes. |
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:57 pm |
Shu for sure! 
Have used a Shu curler for several years....of course couldn't find the replacement pads that came with it so I just ordered a new one.
Love it.....curls perfectly! |
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:35 pm |
There is a great long thread started by Carekate on eyelash curlers:
www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=16275
I have the Tarte and love it but it's construction is not that durable - my side hinge loosened. I'm not the only one to have this problem unfortunately:
www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=16275&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=150
I've been able to use a tweezer to "fix" my Tarte problem but next I will try Suqqu (Japanese). If you can't find the Suqqu locally, I do know that it is sold on Ebay:
http://stores.ebay.com/Beauty-Japan_SUQQU_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ3451329QQftidZ2QQtZkm |
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Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:02 pm |
The Ardell heated one works well.
Curl and hold for 20 seconds, then apply waterproof mascara. Curl will last till mascara is removed. |
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Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:56 pm |
I also loved the Ardell one. I gave up curling lashes because I stopped wearing eye make-up, and passed it on to my sceptical 19 year-old niece, who is already a lash-curler veteran. She was so impressed I got a text from her.
The non-heated ones never worked half as well for me (or her)
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:53 am |
| I have long lashes and always curl them when I wear mascara. It just nevers looks as good if I don't curl. It does really help to heat the curler too but I don't bother heating my Shu with the hair dryer anymore because I'm lazy. Never tried a heated one, but if I do I'll look into Ardell. Thanks. |
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:08 am |
| cuties wrote: |
| I've heard you can write to Shiseido to request a replacement pad. I understand that Shu does not offer replacements, they say if you've gone through two pads already, it's time to replace your curler. Shu is my fav curler but I've never used Shiseido. I have Kevyn Aucoin as well but I never used it -it was a gift with purchase- but I've heard it is almost identical to Shu. I think they're made in the same factory. |
I think they do sell the pads at the Shiseido counter. At least in Canada they do. Just ask them. |
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:26 am |
In addition to the Suqqu that looks like a potential future purchase for me, I saw an eyelash curler at Sephora that looks interesting:
Shu Uemura Mini Eyelash Curler $17
www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P205309&categoryId=B70
The mini curler's unique smaller head allows you to accentuate even the smallest lashes, especially those on the inner and outer corners of the eyes for an elegant expression. |
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Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:07 am |
| vote for shiseido |
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