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Shu Uemura
Mini Eyelash Curler

With the new Mini Eyelash Curler, You can achieve the utmost precision in eyelash curling plus the convenience of portability! 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. Every shu uemura curler is curved to suit all eye shapes and have features developed by professional make-up artists, including:

- rounded firm silicone rubber to curl gently while providing a protective, stay-put edge for improved safety
- ergonomic handles shaped and sized for optimum curl as well as stability and control
(Source: sephora.com)

It’s fun to note that twas last year (same month!) that I talked about Curling the Lash & a Tale of the Perfect Curl which included the full-sized lash curler of Shu Uemura. Isn’t it amazing how this year we’re looking at a more compact and portable curler from the same brand? Yea, now the Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler comes in a smaller size.

I know I should be more particular about lash curling esp since I do love mascaras too but I just haven’t gotten around to picking up the habit. Perhaps this ought to inspire me to do it this year? I mean, it’ll be available in a practical price, only $17 over at Sephora. I wonder how much it’ll cost here in Manila?

Great tip: Use it together with the full-sized curler and you’ll have better control over creating that perfect curl!

I reckon the result may not be the same as using the full-sized eyelash curler but the idea that it’s affordable is attractive to me. I guess my approach to beauty is often practical. Esp when I’m only starting out. Another good thing is that I can easily put it in my vanity kit and it won’t end up bulky. Perfect for traveling, yea? Even for your everyday bag. I should think that most of you, my dear readers, lug around a vanity kit in your bag, right? You then can understand why this option is ideal, too.

I guess when I do get to try it out (finally!), I’ll get a better idea on how the whole lash curling works and make the decision to get the full-sized one. What do you guys think? Sounds like a plan, yea?

Meanwhile, if any of you already have given this mini eyelash curler a go, do let us know how it fares. We’d love to hear from you!

Post from: eBeautyDaily

Sophie of Kikay Kits, who happens to be a Filipina of Chinese decent, tells the tale of the search for the right eyelash curler for right lash profile, a decision has to be made between lash curlers of Shiseido and shu uemura. She even presents a few case studies to better compare the two brands.

Key things I’ve learned from her post regarding the art of curling the lash are:

• The curler should produce a lasting curl, preferably the whole day, without needing a re-touch.
• It should not create an L-shaped curl instead a natural-looking curve.
• Give the curler a go before purchasing it.
• You should determine your lash profile, on whether you have short, medium or long lashes.
• You should also consider your budget.

Taking a closer look at Sophie’s preferred brand, shu uemura, I further discovered what makes their curler a good choice.

Though, she did say that the only notable disadvantage of getting a shu uemura is that there’s only one extra silicone rubber pad, which already comes with the curler, and they don’t sell the pads as refills. Sad, really.

But shu uemura states that a normal lifespan of the curler itself is exhausting two silicone rubber pads (making it the entire pack you purchased). The latter lasts for three months with daily use, thus, making the lifespan of the curler six months. The reason for the need to replace curlers are to maintain maximum precision and to prevent eye or lash damage.

Any ordinary beauty shopper and, more importantly, someone who is new to the whole concept of beauty products and tools, would see an eyelash curler as that, just an eyelash curler. Makes no difference if it’s any of the brands in question or even others. They’d simply think, “whatever gets the job done.”

However, this is where knowing things like lash profile and ergonomically designed curlers come into play. These things does matter esp when you realise there are specific needs that need satisfied — like achieving the perfect curl for your eyelashes.

Bottomline, for every lash profile there’s a perfect lash curler. I recommend that you start getting to know your eyelashes better esp if they matter to you, beauty-wise. You can read up on Sophie’s short study for starters and find out for yourself if shu uemura is the brand for you.

Quick tip: Always squeeze gently to prevent lash breakage or pull-outs

Available at shu uemura

Post from: eBeautyDaily