BRUSH UP YOUR BROWS
Whether you over-plucked in the ’90s, or you simply want to try the fuller trend, find your perfect match with these clever new products...
apply in a flash
A pen will do a similar job to a pencil, but it will do so quicker and can also have longer staying power. The key is to create feather-fine strokes – and this one dries so quickly there’s no risk of smudging. The miniscule brush nib (0.2mm) will help you create the illusion of natural brow hairs – just swipe on and you’re good to go.
RIMMEL BROW PRO MICRO 24HR PRECISION STROKE PEN £8.99 - 4 SHADES AVAILABLE
overhaul
This combines three products into one clever two-part set. First, brush up your brows and pencil in-between the gaps to fill them out. Then go in with the stay-in-place clear gel – this will give your brows a flawless look that’ll last all day long without ever budging. We’re seriously impressed with this product!
REVOLUTION MAKEUP LAMINATE BROW £7.99 - 4 SHADES AVAILABLE
add definition
This handy double-ended option is the ideal product to help you acheive definition in an already full shape. The pencil end will fill in any gaps, while the pomade-dipped sponge will add a deeper tone. A little goes a long way with the pomade – simply dab on and blend across the whole brow.
MAX FACTOR REAL BROW FILL & SHAPE PENCIL £9.99 - 2 SHADES AVAILABLE
thicken & fill
If your brows are on the thinner side, a delicate pencil will help fill them in more naturally than a pen. First, use the brush side to comb up the hairs, then use the pencil to draw tiny strokes. Remember, you’re trying to mimic natural brow hairs with short flicks, not just simply adding thickness with colour. And the tiny pencil on this one is perfect for the job.
HUDA BEAUTY BOMB BROWS MICROSHADE PENCIL £15 - AVAILABLE IN 8 SHADES
cheat a microbladed look
Microblading, which means to tattoo lookalike eyebrow hairs, is a popular procedure. It’s not as scary as a full-blown tattoo (the needle doesn’t go as deeply into the skin), but the staying power is incredible – around two years. Get the look without a visit to the salon with this three-nibbed pen, which will create natural-looking hairs in just a couple of sweeps. Genius. CIATÉ MICROBLADE EFFECT PEN £14