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Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
by Shu Uemura
11 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Feb 2025
A precision eyelash curler from Shu Uemura, designed to shape lashes with an ergonomic curve and replaceable silicone pads.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 6, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
Redditors report daily use for 15-20+ years on the same unit, with several noting that replacement pads (including third-party Shiseido/Tweezerman refills) keep it going indefinitely. Multiple users who tried other brands (Mac, Shiseido, Tweezerman, Wet n Wild) say none matched the curl shape and angle of their original Shu Uemura.
What redditors say
Recommended on reddit as recently as February 2025
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- 6r/BuyItForLife comment
it pulls out all those loose and bent AF lashes that poke you in the eye. Everyone should use one.
- 3r/BuyItForLife comment
That thing is absolutely more than 20...
- 3r/BuyItForLife comment
Mine's about 8 years. Hope it reaches 20.
- 2r/BuyItForLife comment
I DO remember it was very pricey, but I caved and bought it... my Shu has had daily use for all these years! ... NOT ONE comes close to my Shu!
- 2r/BuyItForLife comment
stole this exact one from my mom or sister... about 18 years ago... and still use it every time I do my makeup!
Over 20 years later and it's still the best lash curler I've ever used!
I've had mine for at least a decade. It's fantastic!
Going on 15 years strong. I have never replaced the padding but I do pop it out for cleaning now and then.
I have the same exact one! I got it at a TJ Maxx when I was in middle school for like $7
Mine is still alive and well too! Also over 20 years later.
It curls well and mine is many years old