Frustrated with the Brown Brow

[AngellFace]

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Originally Posted by spectrolite I like a darker brow too. I can't wear the softer browns because they don't show up really well on my skin tone... and I like a bit of brow drama too I use Stud brow pencil to outline my brows or Embark e/s (a really dark blackened brown) with an angled brush like the #266, then I fill them in lightly with some wax (sometimes I skip this step), then go over that with Embark e/s. After that I brush them out with a spoolie to soften and then go back and fill in any gaps and go over the tail with Stud brow pencil. I find that I get the perfect brow using those colours. They are dark but not so dark that they look like Groucho Marx - just enough to frame my face and compliment my thick framed eye glasses.

Thanks honey, I'm gonna check out Embark and Brun and see whick I prefer. What's Stud brow?

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by AngellFace Thanks honey, I'm gonna check out Embark and Brun and see whick I prefer. What's Stud brow?

MAC PRO | Eye Brows

 

[AngellFace]

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Originally Posted by TISH1124 Yeah I think she said above she was gonna try Brun...I like Brun and Brun shows up almost black on me so it should work fine for her...I agree pencils can look harsh and drawn in sometimes if your technique is not on point..I prefer e/s or powder for brows...and for me personally I am partial to slighly lighter brows on myself like the 1st look

Yup I agree w/ the shadow choice. This week I did pencil cuz my son had to be at school earlier and I wanted a fast way, but I found it to have a waxy appearance on my corners. The shadows and cakes are better IMO. Btw I went looking for the NYC last night and couldn't find it. I hope it's not discontinued

 

[TISH1124]

^^ I have only found it in Target and Walmart as of late...mainly Target

 

[AngellFace]

Oh ok, I'm gonna look there. Thanks Tish

 

[AngellFace]

Ugh, why did it have to be Pro? Hmm Spiked looks good too.

 

[TISH1124]

It is not just Pro...That was just the easiest link for me to pull up..I hate fighting with the MAC website I swear I am still not used to the new format

M·A·C Cosmetics | Eye Brows

 

[AngellFace]

Whew! Now Brun or Spiked. Decisions, decisions lol.

 

[F.A.B.]

My thread tech told me that my brows are way too dark (I use Spiked and Embark). It kinda hurt my feelings b/c I thought my brows looked fine. Now I'm on the hunt for something lighter that will last.

 

[AngellFace]

Update: Over the weekend I found a Loreal dark brown e/s which can serve as a dupe for Brun and I coupled it with the NYC brow wax Tish recommended and it looks good. I used a spooly and it blended in really nice with my own brow hair. I'm still going to get Spiked bcz pencil is a lot faster so I'll keep experimenting. In the meantime, they're looking really good. I just have a brow obsession right now, hopefully it'll soon pass lol.

 

[spectrolite]

^Girl I've had a brow obsession going on 10 years now lol. I hope mine will pass too!

I'm glad you found some products that are working for you.

 

[AngellFace]

^ Lol, girl I just love brows- thick ones. My son has such thick beautiful brows and I just trimmed them Sunday night. So um maybe it won't go away huh? Ooh and today I'm wearing the CoverGirl Perfect Point pencil in Espresso and it looks gorgeous and it was a fast application. That is a really nice pencil that doesn't look waxy and it was $5 at Target vs $15 Stud from MAC. so yeah, I'm super excited (for now

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[spectrolite]

^Another good inexpensive one to try is Prestige Brow Pencil in "Earth Brown". It is a black-brown colour, not too waxy AND it has a little brush on the end of it. I always carry one in my make up bag for touch ups

You should be able to find it at any drug store.

 

[AngellFace]

Thanks, u know I'll be trying it

. Here, I only see Prestige at Ulta, nowhere else. In your opinion is stud the best? Cuz I'll just get it if it is the best. Lol

 

[spectrolite]

What I like most about Stud is how fine the tip of the pencil is and that it is self sharpening

I love how easy it is to use and the colour is perfect. So I would have to say that yes, it is the best out of the brow pencils I have tried. Maybe try it in store before you buy just to make sure that its right for you.

 

[DILLIGAF]

*writes down all the recs and makes a dash for my local Target and Walgreens*

My issue is I have thick dark UNRULY brows and currently all I use is a cheap clear mascara to keep them under control. While 'Ive heard that brows should be sisters and not twins I can't help but want my brows to be more uniform. I will be trying out some of the drugstore items suggested in this tread. Thank you ladies this is what keeps me coming back! That and the jokes

 

[AngellFace]

^ Watch, once u get them under control ur gonna become obsessed like me lol. Happy shopping!

 

[AngellFace]

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Originally Posted by spectrolite What I like most about Stud is how fine the tip of the pencil is and that it is self sharpening I love how easy it is to use and the colour is perfect. So I would have to say that yes, it is the best out of the brow pencils I have tried. Maybe try it in store before you buy just to make sure that its right for you.

Thanks, will do. And btw, you were right about the glasses. I'm loving my new brows with them

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[bad girl glam]

Ardell has brow powders that come in black, dark brown, and medium brown. i would try using that or just a black eye shadow, or a very dark brown.

 

[BrawnShuga]

I use Velvetone eyebrow pencil by MAC and blend it in to give a softer look, and I say with makeup there are no rules, if it looks good on you and youre happy then go with it, Ive heard so many mua say that using black on your brows is a crime, but what about those who have jet black eyebrow hair like me? Go with what looks good on you girl! Sorry my picture is icky - pc snap shot, but i wanted you to get an idea of what i meant. Good luck!