This handy little curler, voted tops by Good Housekeeping magazine, works better than other types on the market. One little drawback: press too hard and it might break, which is why I'd go for the $3.99 model.
Dare to compare:
Laura Mercier's Eyelash Curler, $16.
Avon Mini Eyelash Curler, $3.99
Road tested both and there is no obvious difference except the price, and Avon's comes with a backup rubber curler pad.
To buy:
at http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?level1_id=300&level2_id=301&pdept_id=315&cat_type=C&pf_id=44713