11 best eyelash curlers for lift and length, tried and tested by beauty experts

This sturdy bronze-coloured eyelash curler has double looped handles to offer a secure hold. Plus, the tall, lightweight frame sits neatly in place on the face without digging into cheeks. The recyclable box includes a spare silicone pad replacement, and we found this cushioning layer hugs lashes while offering a springy-feeling squeeze minus any nipping. The curling plate appears quite wide at first, but this is because it effortlessly reaches every single eyelash.

After using the curler, we instantly saw an impressive, heightened lift to lashes. They looked dramatically curled upwards and appeared significantly lengthened. Adding mascara emphasised this volumized effect further, and our lashes kept their curl for several hours too.

A recent addition to the Tweezerman collection, this gold lash curler was created for almond-shaped eyes. That is reflected in the particularly wide shape, which easily covers the entire lash parameter. There are a generous three replacement pads included in the box, offering excellent value for money at under £20.

The silicone pads are noticeably thick for extra cushioning comfort and maximum lash lifting potential. After holding the eyelash curler in place, we watched our lashes being separated and propelled upwards. We saw a satisfying curl, and our eyelashes were fanned both upwards and outwards. They stayed in place throughout the day too.

Presented in classic Dior showstopping packaging, the box is silver with black branding. Its chic black metal frame is held shut with a clear plastic clip, which makes for compact storage. Opening the eyelash curlers up, we noticed that its smooth sturdy handles were comfy to hold.

Getting in extremely close to the lash line, we found these curlers grip and curl eyelashes without pinching skin. We think this is also because of the almost bouncy cushioned pads, of which one replacement is included. As a result, we saw a lifted upwards and fanned out baby doll-esque look, with our mascara application reaching each individual eyelash.

A metal eyelash curler made of a light loop handled frame, you’ll find one replacement rubber pad in the box. The curling plate is wide with soft cushioning and reaches all lashes. But the tool doesn’t fit too tightly on your eye. We discovered that while you don’t get a massively dramatic heightened lift, it does make for a gentler grip on sensitive lids. Satisfyingly subtle, we saw eyelashes that were evenly lifted up and outwards in a naturally curled effect.

Within the metallic bronze box, you’ll find this eyelash curler and replacement silicone cushioning pad. It is an angular gold frame that wins dressing table aesthetic points, with double loop handles that are ergonomic. Tightly hugging our lashes, we saw an impressive high lift upwards, rather than outwards fanning. We noticed this curler leaves eyelashes with a classic curl that was also lengthening. Offering noticeable results on bare eyes, with mascara added on top, the result was significantly longer looking lashes.

A sturdy eyelash curler packaged in a slide-open box, this is really handy for hassle-free storage and daily use. The red refillable rubber cushion is striking against the silver frame, and you’ll find one replacement inside too. Notably soft to use, while efficiently lifting eyelashes, the curler created an even lift along our lash line. Because each separate lash is curled, they are fanned out while looking lengthened. We saw definition too, which meant our mascara could grip individual eyelashes much more effectively.

This slimline but sturdy dark grey metal frame is packaged within a plastic box. Including not one but two spare pads, we found that a big plus at this affordable price point. The light frame has sufficient room to hold your thumb and finger for moving into position and closing onto lashes. It grips eyelashes from root to tip as you place them between the pads. Bringing a curl and lift to eyelashes that’s subtle rather than overt, it’s a quick and easy tool for a natural effect.

This silver beauty tool brings a unique frame to the eyelash curler game because of its tall, wavy plate. In turn that meant our eyelashes were given an even higher lift. Packaged within a sleek black recyclable box, we found it usefully robust enough for regular storage reuse. Plus, there are two replacement pads inside too. The frame itself is slimline, lightweight, and easy to grip. Reaching the lash line from inner to outer edges, we saw both a curl and height to our lashes which lasted all day.

A cobalt blue eyelash curler packaged in a cardboard box, it comes with one spare replacement pad. Our first impression of the Eyeko frame was how lightweight this buy is and with looped digit holders big enough for quick use without any faffing. Because the cushioned silicone pad curler is wide, it doesn’t get right up close to lashes. But the curler lifts them without much effort and is very gentle on eyes. Basically, there’s not much risk of poking yourself in the peepers. We saw lashes which were opened out and separated rather than lengthened upwards, but with impressive precision.

What’s different about this eyelash curler is it’s designed to be used after mascara. The heated eyelash curler has four temperature settings, and we mostly plumped for the maximum 95C heat. Within the box is a USB cable for charging, a protective cap for storage, and a mini brush. The styler takes about 10 seconds to heat up, and at this point, we added our mascara, as instructed.

The heated curling wand tip has tiny grooves which gripped our lashes and curved them upwards. We kept the curler in place for 5-10 seconds and saw precise lash separation, as well as defined elongation. We found the sleek tool handy to keep in our handbag for on-the-move curling.

This rose-gold eyelash curler has glittery padded handles, creating a glam aesthetic and smooth hold. There’s a clip included too which holds the frame together when not in use. The silicone pad is so cushioned that we could barely feel it as the curling plates gripped our eyelashes in place. While the frame is a chunkier shape than others we tried, the curler still reaches the full lash line.

We saw gently lengthened lashes, which became even more voluminous when adding mascara on top. As a bargain eyelash curler, this cruelty-free vegan-friendly tool creates a noticeable lash boost for an affordable price.