This eyelash curler is my new favorite. It is 50 cents more than the shu uemura eyelash curler, but it has quickly taken its place. This eyelash curler has the same quality and curling effectiveness as other japanese eyelash curlers, but almost feels like it was tailor made for my eye shape. If you have rounder eyes, this eyelash curler will probably work well for you. The curler comes with a red rubber pad, which makes it easy to see if the curler is dirty or not. The handles also have smaller loops than the shu uemura. I would not say that this is a necessity if you already have the shu uemura, but it is quite likely that you will like this one more.