Would be better without the spring
The only thing I don't like is the heavy spring that keeps it open -- it's awkward and seems totally unnecessary.  It makes it a little difficult to place correctly and it's difficult to store unless you keep putting the little holder on every time you finish using it.  I've been using eyelash curlers for many years and have never had a problem opening them.  I do like that it says the pads never have to be replaced, hope that proves to be true after I've used it for a while.
Rating: 4 stars