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On just about every single eyebrow post I’ve done you’ve seen me whine about how scarce my eyebrow hairs are. Not only was I a teenager in the 90’s (when plucking brow hair into pencil thin lines was all the rage) but I’ve also had two children (brow hair disappeared more and more with each one!). For this weeks Top 10 Tuesday we’re talking brows and I thought it would be the perfect time to share the products I love to use on my brows and that work for me. At the end I’ll feature a little section of fails as well.
- IT Cosmetics Your Brows But Better Brow Power Skinny Pencil. YBBB ($24.00 // Ulta) is my number one end-all-be-all brow product. Easy to use and quick this automatic pencil features an ultra-fine pencil on one side and a spoolie brush on the other side.
- IT Cosmetics Build-a-Brow Cream Gel. The IT Cosmetics Build-a-Brow ($24.00 // Ulta // reviewed here) is a gel that stains into your brows making it waterproof, budgeproof, LIFE proof. Similar products are available from multiple brands but this is the first one I had a hard time taking off even with makeup remover. This is important to me because I’m completely paranoid about my brows fading or disappearing because it’ll look like a huge hole in my brow. Not a trend I’m okay with.
- Dior Diorshow Brow Styler. The Diorshow Browstyler ($29.00 // Sephora) is similar to the IT Cosmetics but is a little more expensive. If you’re a loyal Dior fan it’s definitely a good pick.
- Milani Brow Shaping Kit 02. Of all the powders I’ve tried in life the Milani Brow Shaping Kit ($7.99 // CVS) is my fave because it includes a highlight shade as well as two brow shades to mix the perfect match. It also has a few little tools for easy travel touch ups.
- Anastasia Clear Brow Gel. I picked the Anastasia Clear Brow Gel ($22.00 // Sephora) as a fave because it has one major feature. The gel doesn’t clump up in the brush. The tube the wand comes out of has a small opening and it removes any excess gel that you don’t want deposited on your brow. For those of us with very little brow to work with, we don’t need a lot of product. This wand/tube combo is perfect.
- Benefit Gimme Brow. I am obsessed with the adorable-ness of Benefit Gimme Brow ($22.00 // Sephora). Mini sized (which is what makes it so adorable) and precise I love to use the light/medium shade to get my brows held in place through the day.
- Spoolie Brush. I spent the beginning years of my bloggie life thinking wtf at the spoolie brush. It is so necessary for a clean looking brow. Thick brows, thin brows you need this to comb through the hairs and blend/evenly disperse the product. I also like to use this if I apply brow gel a little to heavily. This helps spread it out and remove a bit of the overflow of product. The one I reach for the most is the Pixi Lash & Brow Brush ($8.00 // Target).
- Tweezerman Tweezers. Tried & true, the best of the best, Tweezerman Tweezers ($22.00 // Sephora) have been my go-to since before I can remember. Regardless of your brow size you still need to clean up stragglers. I’ve tried other tweezer brands and none live up.
- ELF Stencils. It always helps to have a bit of a guide, especially when you have little-to-no hairs and are trying for that perfect arch. Expensive stencils are available from Anastasia but I found these ELF ones at Target for a buck and they’re just as fab.
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Brow Fails.
No matter how easy these products below may make life for you, they don’t shine bright in my eyes. Brow products that haven’t worked for me - Benefit Brow Zings and Maybelline Brow Drama. Benefit Brow Zings ($22.00 // Sephora // reviewed here) just made my little hairs look slicked down and sparse. A Benefit Brow Gal did them with it at Ulta and it looked okay, so I bought it. No matter what I did I could not manipulate that wax to work in my favor and even thought that it was just weird looking because the wax had a tint. I did like the powder side, but why am I paying for both when I’m only using one? I ended up taking that back and purchasing a clear wax and a new powder but that also did not work. Maybelline Brow Drama ($6.99 // Target). This is a new product with a lot of hype. This product is not for us gals without brows. It does nothing because it has nothing to work with. It didn’t work for me, but if you’ve got thick, beautifully shaped brows it will work for you. Check out YouTuber Bailey B’s in depth (yet quick) review and demo video here.
There are so many brow products out there that kick butt! What are your faves? What are your fails? Find out what the other Top 10 Tuesday Bloggers are loving by clicking the icons below!
Arra (Style Reader) says
Saving this coz I need eyebrows! 🙂
Arra (Style Reader) recently posted..Munchin’ on Mochi
Tweezerman Tweezers and that spoolie are ALWAYS with me!
Lisa Heath recently posted..OPI 50 Shades of Grey Collection Swatches & Review
I’m a huge fan of Anastasia’s Brow Wiz and then I set it with a matte powder shadow. They stay all day. If it’s really hot outside or I’m sweaty I’ll use something like MUFE Aqua Brows over my pencil.
Great post! I also really like using the Anastasia Brow Wiz to draw in more hairs on clients who have barely-there brows, and then kind of “setting it” with the Makeup Forever Aqua Brow.
Brianna recently posted..Laura Carmichael Golden Globes Inspired Makeup Tutorial
Awesome! I do like the MUFE Aqua Brow.
Great choices!
Justina recently posted..Anti-Aging Skincare- Murad’s Resurgence Line
I have the opposite problem — my brows are too thick! I’m always looking for ways to make them thinner. 🙂 I do love that Anastasia brow gel though, it’s so good!
Jamie recently posted..Melt My Heart: Too Faced Melted Liquified Longwear Lipstick
that maybelline looks like dog poop, lol! talk about brows, my #iwokeuplikedis brows is horrible!
Kath TheFabZilla recently posted..Spring Beauty 2015 Beauty Must-Haves :: Return of the Roses
bahahah yessss
Yeah, the Maybelline looks like a fail!
Laura MyNewestAddiction recently posted..TrūAge Skin A.G.E. Therapy Gel
I’ve been wanting to try a brow sculpting stencil, but I’m afraid the shape I choose will have me looking jacked up lol.
Melody recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday: Must Have Eyebrow Tools.
At least for a buck it’s not so bad to try lol
I want to see if a stencil will help me balance my brows!
Miranda | Slashed Beauty recently posted..January 2015 Boxycharm Review
Our poor 90’s brows. Someone needs to find a way to go back in time and convince us not to pluck!
jbrobeck recently posted..My Top 10 Eyebrow Products
We need a time machine. As soon as my daughter starts talking brows we’re getting hers shaped by a professional and then I’m on her about not plucking herself lol
Anastasia has the best brow gel, bar none and the Dip Brow is awesome too.
NORAH recently posted..DYI Blowout Tips
I love those stencils-they really, really help!
I have brows, but I want arched brows. I need a “brows for Drag Queens” tutorial.
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I use the Pixi spoolie all the time too. I’m glad you warned me about the Maybelline since I’ve thought of it but my brows are too sparse in the front. That saved me money.
MarciaF recently posted..Top Ten Eyebrow Favorites
The tints like this are nice if a color is too harsh but from the way this was marketed I figured it would fill in brows as well.. maybe grabbing wee little baby hairs that I couldn’t see. Nope. LOL
Great suggestions!
I would like to try the IT brow pencil. The Anastasia is my HG.
Erika recently posted..How to Clean (and sanitize!) Your Beauty Blenders
I have brows. That’s my whole problem! hahahaha
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I wish I did! I’d just have them professionally shaped and then go in for maintenance.. I’d never touch em lol
Love the title, it’s so catchy! I’ve been using Anastasia brow kit with stencils and it worked well for me.
Anastasia recently posted..Spoilers! Ipsy February 2015 Items Revealed
Thank you! =D
I love the skinny pencil from IT too! I never seem to have good luck with the brow mousse type things with mascara wands either. My natural brows are too skinny and I end up looking crazy.
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Teri Cosenzi says
Brow stencils are such a good thing! I’ve given them to a few people in my life - I wish they’d all use them. Seems not everyone can take a hint. LOL.
Teri Cosenzi recently posted..Top 10 Eyebrow Products for Beautiful Brows.
I really think I should fill mine in. I didn’t overpluck as a kid/teen but I know they have gotten thinner over the years.
Krystal E recently posted..Zoya Leah
I need stencils. My brows are in baaaaaad shape!
BeautyJudy recently posted..Jordana Cosmetics Color Tint Blush Sticks – New Shades
I love your choices, Brooke! Thank you so much for including the brow fails as well!
Lola recently posted..Aesop Fabulous Face Oil | Review
Thanks for sharing your brow fails too!
Phyrra recently posted..Favorite Purple Lipsticks with Eugenia
I have brows though so I’ll have to look at the rest of the entries by the other participants!
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I want to play with the ELF stencils!!