This quality item curls way better than the metal lash curlers. It folds up easily so you can throw it in your purse or take on trips. I have Asian eyes so I have heavy eye lids. This lash curler gets every lash all the way to the corners and curls lashes with no problem. It curls so well that it lasts the whole day. I don't put any mascara on so it still curls the lashes really well. I would recommend this to anyone especially with Asian eyes.

After several attempts to use this and get the results I was looking for, here is my summary.
Pros: Compact (love that!). Will bend, curl eyelashes if you press hard enough. I can see my eyelashes against the plastic easier than against my regular metal curler. That's a plus when your near vision is not great.
My cons: Somewhat awkward when I am holding my compact 10x10 magnifier mirror for travel, and trying to curl lashes with this item. Whereas my metal curler doesn't require force to curl, I think if I pressed much harder on the Seki I am concerned it will break. As it I, to get the same "curl" effect I have to press hard which leaves a dent in my thumb for over an hour, lol. For me, it doesn't grab all the lashes like others have noted. That was the decision point maker for me, since it is a little challenging to capture lashes and get a good curl while holding the mirror at the same time. This was disappointing since I wanted this to work for me.
* My overall review is this is a cool product, will work for a lot of users, just not for me.

I tried to find a replacement for the identical ones sold at Target under the Sonia Kashuk brand I've been using for years. Like other reviews say, this one seems to be the same. An eyelash curler is one of my must haves, and I learned long ago that I can't use a metal one. It would cause skin irritation, similar to people who are allergic to cheap metal jewelry. I was always disappointed that Target didn't sell replacement pads for them, but I loved the folding one so much, I bought several at $10 crack.

Since I found this on Amazon, I did also purchas replacement pads and found they do work in my Sonia curlers. Replacement pads for the metal brands did not.

At one point Sonia sold black ones - but I found that the white ones, though the show makeup dirt more, are much easier to see that you have your lashes in place as you are curling them.

I don't know why Sonia brand has gone to a metal and full-sized curler, like all the other brands. This folding one is great for travel. And, again, I can't use the metal ones. I had tried another plastic brand years ago, but it was very cumbersome and you couldn't see where your lashes were as you tried to get them in the curler.

I have been LOVING my Sonia Kashuk travel eyelash curler for many many years, however when I went to Target to purchase a new one (it didn't break or anything, just wanted a new one), it didn't exist anymore! I was so sad, but after some research, found this one! People were comparing it to their Sonia Kashuk, so I was hopeful. And I LOVE it! Is exactly the same to me. Works great, curls my lashes more dramatically than others, and I'm so excited to have found this one! Highly recommend to those like me sad to have lost their Sonia Kashuk.

I have a nickel sensitivity so can't use metal eyelash curlers. I had been using a different kind and although it worked well, it would break after a couple months of use so was looking for something that might be more durable. I ordered this one and it definitely looks like a better design that should last longer. The box also says "lifetime guarantee." So far it has worked well; it doesn't curl as well but good enough and doesn't pinch my eyelid or lashes like other curlers do. So far, I am happy with my purchase as long as it lasts a long time.