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Brows are a big deal to me.
you could go bold with dark shades andpristine linesor keep it natural with soft,hairlike strokesand muted tones.
The best way to do so?
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I have a bushy, often unruly set, and Faith has a bit less growth.
I like tofillmy brows in so they’re dark and bold but still natural-looking enough that I come offeffortless.
Who knows if that’s actually the case.
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It’s nice because it has the precision and control of a pen but the formula looks like powder.
Then, I keep it all together with a clear brow gel.
None of that tinted “your brows but better” stuff.
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Also: no Sharpie brows.
Brow pencils nowadays are the wind-up, automatic types.
They are great for applying fine, hair-like strokes and look very realistic," explains Sir John.
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“The only downside is the pencil formula can appear a bit waxy.
“Some brow pencils can wear off quickly,” she notes of the cons.
I couldn’t find the right texture for the look I was trying to achieve.
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That being said, Ireallyliked the Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil.
This one came through in spades.
They came out natural-looking and soft instead of overly done or sharp-looking (my nightmare).
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I love the shade Medium, which isn’t too warm or ashy, but rather right in between.
The brow powder will take that waxiness away.
They are great for people who have sparse brows, as they’re a helpful fill-in product.
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The only flaw is they don’t anchor to the brow and face as long as the other formulas.
Hallie’s review:I was surprisingly into the powder we used as well.
Overall, though, I loved the final product.
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Faith’s review:Powders don’t do much on my thin, sparse brows.
However, Tarte’s version was a pleasant surprise.
If I were more brow-endowed, I would probably be tempted to swap my pencil for this silky powder.
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He adds, They do, however, lack the definition and shaping qualities the other products have.
“[It] can create a dry, flakey brow if too much product is used.”
Once, my friend asked me if I had melted chocolate on my face.
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After combing out my brows, I was shocked.
I really liked the way it looked.
It added a nice sheen to the hairs, like a pretty highlight.
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!I scream internally, waving a mental fist at the marketing claim’s false promises.
Suffice to say, I was not expecting much from Benefit’s version.
But then, surprise of all surprises, it actually sort of worked.
According to Pollara, pomades are “best suited for those looking to achieve a bold brow.
If you have sparse brows, pomades can work well to fill them in.”
She adds that “pomades work well to create a feathered brow or bold, defined look.
Fortunately, you’re looking at a profile picture of my face because the other side is acompletelydifferent shape.
Instead, I was blown away.
Out of all of the products, this one was the one that surprised me the most.
“The formulation and utility differ between brow pencils, powders, tinted gels and pomades.
Each product lends to a desired result.
