Bold Brows

Not many makeup tricks completely change the look of your face... but that's exactly the power that your brows have! A fatal combination of over-plucking in high school and having oddly light eyebrows and fair skin creates an almost brow-less look after applying a full face of makeup. Let's just say that's not a cute look on anyone! Adding this 3 minute step to your beauty routine polishes any look and exaggerates everyone's best feature, your eyes! Think of your brows as a frame for your face, they help to draw attention to the center of your face and also highlight strong cheekbones. If you were lucky enough to be blessed with full brows, just a bit of brow wax or gel and a spoolie are all you need to tame and shape your brows. If you are like me and need to fill in sparse or fair brows, reach for a tinted powder or pencil in one shade lighter than your hair color to fatten them up... Please remember to follow the natural shape of your own brows, the old "comma" of the 90's is something to avoid. Today's brows are fuller and a bit more refined, but also natural looking.

And just because I love you... This is me with one brow filled in... eeeek! A bit scary I know, but I just wanted you to see the difference it can make!

I suggest NYX Eye Brow Pushup Bra, an awesome double-ended brow pencil/matte cream highlighter. The universal shade is flattering on all skin tones and the highlighter is super creamy. The brow pencil end is a dry formula that "feathers" nicely, easily creating the illusion of fuller brows. For under $10 this pencil is a great find!

Lancome's Le Crayon Poudre is very powdery (as the name may suggest) which creates a very natural look. This pencil works just the way thickening hair powders work, it tints and "fluffs" (sorry I couldn't think of any other word to describe it). This type of product works best when your goal is to fill in thin brows. This is one of my faves, but it is pretty pricey (around $25).

Maybelline's Master Shape Brow Pencil is a creamy wax formula encapsulated in pencil form. Combing through with the spoolie end and then lightly defining the shape is all you need when you are just looking for a more polished brow. The waxiness helps brows keep their shape throughout the day and is perfect for girls who may have wavy hairs in their brow. Since this is such a creamy formula, you will be sharpening this pencil a good bit... but the $6 price tag helps when you need to replinish! For the same price, NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder Kit is also a good option for similar results, if you prefer filling in with a powder and a brush. After filling in, use the wax and spoolie to set the powder and shape. It includes two shades of brow powder and wax in each kit.

Anastasia Clear Brow Gel is perfect for the girl who just needs to tame her brows. The gel comes wih a short bristled wand that grabs the hair and combs it into submission! CoverGirl also makes a version under $5!

Everything above can be found at Ulta!

xoxo!
Alicia