The 5 Best Eyelash Curlers on Amazon in 2026

Why it made the list

• The kit includes five extra silicone pads, so you can swap the pad as Allure advises.
• Its listing says to curl before mascara and to hold the curler for a few seconds after squeezing.
• Wirecutter names a Kaasage curler as its budget pick, and we matched it to this listing by brand and model name.
• Amazon’s own summary of its reviews lists curl performance, ease of use and comfort as positives.

Drawbacks

• Amazon’s own summary of its reviews lists durability, grip and gentleness as mixed, with some owners saying their lashes got cut off.
• A critical review calls it big and clunky and possibly not for small features.

Skip it if you have small eyes or want a compact curler. The critical review says it runs big.

Why it made the list

• It is stainless steel with a curved shape and easy-grip handles.
• It comes with an extra silicone pad.
• The listing says it is vegan and double-certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny and PETA.
• Amazon’s own summary of its reviews lists quality and ease of use as positives, and says it makes mascara easier to apply.

Drawbacks

• Amazon’s own summary of its reviews lists durability, comfort, grip and curl performance as mixed and curl holding as negative.
• Some owners report lashes getting stuck in the rubber part, and others report lashes being ripped out.

Skip it if you want a curler that holds a curl well through the day. The summary lists curl holding as negative.

Why it made the list

• Its listing describes thick, rounded silicone pads that won’t crimp or stick to lashes, and lists three replacement pads.
• The listing describes a smooth opening and closing action and an ergonomic design that reaches every lash.
• Its care advice is to change the pad after three months and the curler after one year of daily use.
• Amazon’s own summary of its reviews lists quality, curl performance, curl retention and grip as positives.

Drawbacks

• Amazon’s own summary of its reviews lists comfort and fit as mixed, with some owners reporting pinching and a curler too small for their eye shape.
• A critical review says it is hard to get lashes in evenly and that pressing hard enough to curl crimps them.

Watch for this: A critical review on the listing says the curler that arrived showed nothing marking it as coming from the brand. Check the brand on the box when it arrives.

Skip it if you have a small eye shape. Some owners find it too small for theirs.

Why it made the list

• It has a built-in eyelash comb, which the listing says separates lashes after mascara.
• The listing describes a soft silicone pad and a design made to curl without pinching the eyelids, with extra pads in the kit.
• It comes with a velvet cloth for storage.
• Amazon’s own summary of its reviews lists effectiveness, ease of use and the included accessories as positives.

Drawbacks

• Amazon’s own summary of its reviews lists fit as negative, with many owners saying it is too large for small eyes.
• The same summary lists durability, curl performance and pinching as mixed, and a critical review says it will not work on short lashes.

Skip it if you have small eyes or short lashes. The summary and a critical review both point to a poor fit.