I have attempted to use a "regular" eyelash curler twice in my life, I am 39 yrs old, and both times was pinched and scared I was going to rip my eyelashes out. So I decided eyelash curling just wasn't for me....until I tried this curler!! I bought it to use on my wedding day after doing a ton of research and was instantly hooked. Now I curl my lashes everyday and it's a breeze. I will continue to use this s-curler forever, but the huge downside of this product is that the black pad falls out, and the white pad that fits over the metal part which rests against your eyelid while curling - also comes off easily. They do not move or come off while using, but I have to store the curler in a container on my counter seperate from anything else. If tossed into a drawer or bag with other makeup items, you will have to go scrounging for the missing pads. I really wish Shu Uemura would offer replacement pads. Seems like it would be a simple solution to make this product more long lasting.

I still can't get this right. I end up pinching myself and not getting a good curl.

I love the fact that this is smaller than the usual size. It allows me to curl just part of my lashes, i.e. the lashes near my inner corners. It doesn't pinch my lashes either.

I bought this as a matter of fact, i purchased 3 of these lash curlers for myself and 2 of my daughters. It is a terrible product. It's much harder to use and feels like it may pull out our lashes. I'm afraid I may poke my eye with it as well. It surely does not work like the original lash curler. very disappointed.

've used the classic Shu Uemura eyelash curler for decades, but I was also curious if this S curler would work better, since my lashes have become sparse as I've aged. I loved it immediately. I have an issue with the rubber or silicone parts, tho. They keep falling off, and I've eventually (but too soon) lost the bottom rubber/silicone part of my lash curler. Since the box did not include any refill, I haven't been able to use the curler. I couldn't find any available refills for this specific model online, either.