In today's "beauty crazed" world, technology meets beauty and I won't be surprise if future comes when we have a robot specifically there to prettify us! That would be scary and boring!
With the temporary curls we create on our heads using curling irons, it is not surprising companies use the same concept to create a nice curl for our lashes. I've always been amazed with such tool which explains why I purchased my first heated lash curler lash year when it was on sale at the Beauty Bar. I thought one was enough. But I found the ModelCo heated lash curler I bought does not curl as much as I wanted to. So when a new brand came in with the same function, who could dare to walk away? Not this lady typing this post for sure!
Blinc's Heated Lash Curler
Blinc Heated Lash Curler says ---
- Works without clamping or using excessive pressure making it safer and not damaging for your lashes
- Nothing sets a curler better than heat. After all, that's how we curl the hair on our heads! It's the same for your lashes. Not only is it safer, heated curls last longer than pressured curls.
- Delivers the precise amount of heat that can set a long lasting curl without damaging your lashes.
- Simple yet advanced design gives you more control and makes it easy to reach and curl even your tiniest lashes
- Ready to use in 30 seconds. Only requires one AAA Battery (included)
- Small, compact making it easy to carry, even in the smallest makeup case or purse
- Blinc Lash Curler's heated comb has a special buit-in guard that prevents contact with your skina nd eyes
- great for those who have poker straight lashes
AMW says ---
Pros
- Housed in a very cute tin packaging
- great for super short lashes
- has 2 "Heating rods" which heats up easily
- 1 AAA battery can heats up multiple times
- easy to change battery
- warms but not hot enough to burn your eyes
- not a single lash fell off since I tested it for months
- curls up naturally, does not have a sharp curve
- curls even short lashes like mine
- has a color indicator to know if the lash curler is heated up and ready for use
Cons
- tears me up a bit the first time I use it
- scary for people who are not comfortable with "heat" on the eye area
- traditional curlers are easier to use, this takes a lot of time
- the free "cleaning" brush isn't nice as other brands
Overall
I prefer my traditional lash curler especially because I'm always in a hurry. I finally realized the importance of the Blinc Heated Lash Curler when I was doing makeup for a client and a traditional eyelash curler won't fit her eye. Thank goodness for this! It works really well and client is impressed with the "gadget" I used on her :)
Tips
- takes a few tries to get the hang of this so please be patient
- never be in a hurry when using this, to prevent from accidents
- if the heated lash curler is warm, hold at the root of your lashes for 10 seconds, then slide about halfway
up your lashes & hold for 10 seconds again.
- never leave the battery left inside the heated lash curler for a long period of time
- to maintain optimum battery life, switch off immediately after use
- if you're a makeup artist planning to use this on clients: Please check with them if they are okay with it, I have several clients turning down the chance to try this as they're afraid of the heat near the eye area.
- use a mascara that holds the curl for a better curled lashes
- clean the heated lash wand with a brush to prevent dirt and mascara build up
- you can heat your lashes before or after mascara application
Will I repurchase?
Hopefully not! I am hoping this will last me almost a lifetime!
Where to purchase and how much?
Locally at
Beauty & Minerals website for
Php1,350 (approx $29.00) Inclusive of shipping!
I currently own 2 Heated Lash Curlers. One from
ModelCo Lash Wand Heated Lash Curler and the other one is the
Blinc Heated Lash Curler. Here's a physical comparison on both and I'll tell you at the end which one I prefer. I have to remind you though that this is not required to be part of your personal makeup kit, but if you prefer the extra "gadget" to prettify yourself, go ahead, but I prefer using this for other people rather than myself. It's easier to control and the curl does stay longer given the right kind of pressure! Practice is definitely needed!
Length of the Heated Lash Curlers:
Blinc is almost an inch longer than the ModelCo
Base on length, ModelCo brand is easier to store
Heating Rod:
ModelCo has only one while Blinc has 2 heating rods
which makes Blinc easier to heat up and curls the lashes easily
In changing batteries:
ModelCo has a push button while Blinc does not have any
But both are easy to slide off for battery changing
Cleansing Brush
ModelCo has better cleansing brush as compared to the tiny one from Blinc
No need for further explanations, you can see it clearly on photos
If I may add, the Blinc one has a heat indicator which I think is an integral part in any heated lash curlers! It's a huge PLUS for me as I don't need to "guess" or use "finger touch" test to feel if it's "warm" enough to start curling or safe enough to put near my eyes.
Shot on bare lashes, no mascara before and after using Blinc Heated Lash Curler. If you ask me, it does work minus the "L-shape" that most traditional curlers create.
I prefer Blinc's over ModelCo and I found myself reaching for this more often
Have you finally tried heated lash curler yourself?
If not, would you dare try it?
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
