| I have pretty thin brows, how can I do a gradient filled in brow? Great blog btw :) |
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Thank you! :)
Gradient brows are actually pretty simple to do, although I do suggest practicing a bit before you go out with them. You will need your typical brow-filling products… an angled eyeliner brush, brow powder or eyeshadow, and concealer (for cleaning up edges).
There are lots of youtube tutorials on the topic, but here is my little “how-to”:
1. Using your angled brush and your color, draw a line along the bottom side of your brow.
2. Fill in the tail of your brow up to the arch. The arch and tail should be the darkest part of your brows.
3. Use whatever is left on your angled brush (don’t add more color unless necessary) to blend the line you created in step one upwards, filling in your brow from the center to the front. Use upward and outward strokes to make the color as soft as possible. Once you have finished this, the front part of your brow should be lightest, gradually darkening as it goes towards the arch and then the tail.
4. Use your concealer to clean up around your brows and to add highlight to your browbone. Your concealer should either match your skintone, or be one shade lighter to bring focus to your newly-perfect brows!
Are you impressed with my Microsoft Paint skills? Because I am. Here is a little pictorial from Chrisspy Makeup, from her Instagram account @Chrisspy:
And here is a YouTube video that may help you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYoDvo0MKUM
Good luck! If I’m inspired I might do my own actual pictorial later and post it for you all.
DrugstorePrincess’ Eyebrow Tutorial
This is how I fill in my brows. Now that I have red hair, it is a whole new experience for me, trying to change the color as well as maintain a solid shape.
What I Use:
- Matte Eyeshadow (ones shown are from my 88 Matte Palette, you can purchase one here)
- Small angled eyeliner brush… the one I use is from ELF Studio collection, and it costs $3
- Any concealer that either matches your foundation or is slightly lighter, to give your brows a natural highlight (I use Hard Candy Glamoflauge)
- A flat concealer brush, for blending in your concealer.
- Brow Gel or clear mascara (optional, for setting)
How I Do It:
- Put shadow onto your angled brush, and line underneath your brow. Stick close to your natural eyebrow, unless you’re intending on adding a lot of thickness. I have extended mine out past my natural brow inwards, to add more length to them. (I spent years misguidedly plucking in between my brows which caused them to now be very far apart!)
- Create another line above your brow. If you want to create the “faded” effect that many gurus do with their brows, draw your top line much lighter than your bottom line (I’m not doing this)
- Use your brush to blend the color evenly throughout your brow. Make sure you are doing short little strokes, upwards and outwards at an angle. This will help the color look as natural as possible.
- Now onto concealer - use your concealer brush to apply concealer as a sort of “corrector” all around your brow. This helps clean up any messiness, and can help you reshape your brows if you went a little too crazy on one or the other. I recommend that you set your concealer with powder to keep it in place!
- Now you’re pretty much done - apply a quick layer of brow gel or clear mascara over top to keep the color in place all day. I normally never see any color fade or smudging, so I often skip this step.
Remember, practice makes perfect! And you never want to stray too far from your brow’s natural shape. This technique may not be for everybody, and it’s up to you to find whatever method that looks best on your brows!
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| Hi there! I checked your FAQ (and hopefully didn't miss it) but I was wondering if you knew somewhere that I could find face shape/eye shape guide to match up the perf eyebrows for me? |
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Hello! Thanks for checking the FAQ first :)
There is no set eyebrow shape that you should have - everyone’s natural shape is unique, and altering that shape too dramatically will look unnatural. But there are a few guidelines that will help you shape and maintain your brows!
I’ll go by letter, step by step. Get out a pencil or a makeup brush to help you visually figure out these lines!
A) Place your pencil vertically at the side of your nose. This is where your brows should begin-ish. Ish, because depending on the shape of your nose, you may want to start at the inside or the outside of your pencil. The closer together your brows are, the narrower your nose will look. So if you already have a very thin nose, you may want to add some shape to it visually by starting your brows at the outer part of your pencil. If your brows are already very far apart (mine are, due to years of uneducated plucking), you may want to fill them in to make them slightly closer together.
B) Place your pencil vertically at the outer line of the colored part of your eye. This will determine where your arch should occur. Another method to determine this is to place your pencil at an angle from the corner of your nose across your pupil. Do not over shape your arch, because if you make it too thin, your whole eyebrow will lose definition. Start out with a light hand.
C) Place your pencil at an angle from the corner of your nose to the outer corner of your eye. This will help you figure out the most flattering length and angle of your brows. You don’t want to manipulate the tail of your eyebrow to curl too sharply downwards, or to flatten out completely.
D) Place your pencil horizontally across your browbone along the lower line of your eyebrow. This will determine where your brow should end. Brows that are too long or too short will throw off the balance of your face and won’t be flattering on your eyes.
I hope this helps you! Remember that your natural shape is the most flattering :)
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| Do you know any dupes for Anastasia brow mechanical pencil? It's making a dent in my wallet now :'( |
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Anastasia Brow Wiz is probably the most popular HG brow product - it’s really fantastic, in shade selection, consistency, opacity, and packaging. But it can be a bit expensive if you’ve got tight pockets and go through them quickly!
One of my new favorite brow products is Maybelline MasterShape Brow pencil. It is quite similar to Anastasia’s pencil, for a fraction of the price! There are four shades (blonde, soft brown, deep brown, and auburn), and they also have the brush on one end to blend with!
I’ve also liked Rimmel’s Professional Eyebrow Pencil for years. It also has a shaping tool on one side, and provides great, natural looking color.
But the most similar product would probably be Maybelline Define-A-Brow pencil. It is also a mechanical pencil, with a very fine tip for really natural strokes.
Hope that helps!
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| I want to pluck my eyebrows but when I do it is far to sore and I end up stopping, is their a way I can stop it being so sore?😋 |
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Aw, well it can definitely be painful at first, but after a few times you get more used to it I think. There are a lot of easy ways to make plucking easier!
If you’re able, take some ibuprofen or aspirin about 20 minutes before you pluck with a full glass of water. This will help block the pain and make the whole process much more bearable.
Run a washcloth or some other type of compress under hot water, and then press this on your eyebrows for a few minutes. The steam from the hot water will make the hairs easier to remove!
Don’t be ashamed to ice your brows afterwards… this can reduce any redness, swelling or pain that you get from plucking.
Good luck! :)
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Review: HyperColor Brow & Hair Powder
I was lucky enough to receive the press kit for HyperColor Brow & Hair Color by Anastasia Beverly Hills a few weeks ago, and I am thoroughly impressed and completely in love! These “hair-chalks-but-better” have JUST released at ULTA, (click here to check them out) and if you’ve ever wanted to try colored streaks, colorful ombre, or colored brows for a cool makeup experience, HyperColor Powder is for you!!!
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| Would you recommend treat&tame over elf's eyebrow kit? I feel like I just waste the powder half of the kit because I don't use it, lol. |
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Haha that’s funny, I always feel like I’m wasting the gel half! But I wouldn’t recommend one over the other necessarily, because they both perform very differently.
With Treat & Tame, you can’t fill them in or draw them precisely, it really just smooths and darkens them. You can’t create a precise line. I use it often just to make sure every little hair stays in place!
And, unless you’re trying to grow your brows out, you’ll end up wasting the Treat half, like I do! So you’ll be in the same predicament. At least they’re both very inexpensive!
Ah I always forget eyebrows!
I used a Wet n Wild Brow/Eye Pencil in the lightest brown shade available, which is only $0.99!
And I set them with ELF’s Brow Treat and Tame in Light, which is $3 :) Just the “Tame” side.
I’m trying to get my eyebrows to look more dramatic since they’re naturally very thin, but I’m failing quite horribly haha.
Review: ELF Studio Brow Kit
Having structured, perfect brows is not only a hot trend right now, but it can also make your whole face look younger, brighter, and more awake. Having full brows is a must for any eye look, and pulls your whole makeup routine together.
But filling in your brows doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! This ELF brow filler is my daily go-to and really does the trick without breaking the bank.
This small, sleek compact comes with a gel/cream, a powder, and a small angled brush. It is smudge-resistant and provides even, natural color that isn’t red-toned and applies very smoothly. There are four shade options: Light (which is what I use), Medium, Dark, and Ash.
The left and darker side of the kit is the gel. The gel is very opaque and will help keep every brow hair in place as well as fill in any empty spots. The texture is great and doesn’t look unnatural even if you over fill or change your arch.
The right side is the powder. The powder is lighter than the gel, but is also very opaque and looks perfectly natural when applied. You can use both the gel and the powder at once, or you could choose to use just one (I use just the powder most days, because it is the perfect shade for my brows on it’s own).
The brush is very small, but is a perfect miniature of the Studio Angled Brush from ELF, and is dense and perfect for filling in brows. It is actually double sided, with a sort of flat shader brush on the other side. On the go, it is very convenient to use.
Overall, I would say that this is a must-purchase for those of you who fill in your brows daily, or who would like to try it out. I almost forgot the best part… it’s only $3! Completely affordable and sure to impress.
—-> Purchase it *here* or at some Walmart, Kmart, or Target stores.
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Hello Beauties! What are your favorite eyebrow products?
Here’s a chance to let DSP know what your favorite products are for filling in and shaping your brows!!
What do you use?
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| I was looking to use a eyebrow filler (ex. powder and gels) because I had messed up plucking my eyebrows beyond repair and wanted to make them look more put together and fuller. How do I find the right one for me without it looking overdone or scary and is fairly cheap but works? |
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Hello! I think that the best method for filling in brows, and having them look natural, is to simply use a matte eyeshadow and an angled brush!
You could always invest in a separate brow powder, but if you have a color that works for your brow color (for me, Naked by Urban Decay is a perfect shade), then there is no reason to go further than your current makeup collection. Brow powder is just glorified eyeshadow after all!
Just use an angled brush to fill in your brows, using short, quick strokes in the direction that your hair grows to mimick your natural brow hair. Then you can leave them as they are, or set them with clear mascara or brow gel.
ELF Wet Gloss Mascara & Brow Gel - $1
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Let’s Talk About - Eyebrows!
It’s easy to go horribly wrong, but so worth it if it’s done correctly! Let us discuss the art that are eyebrows.
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Firstly - Whether you fill your brows or not, please make sure that they are shapely and neat!
The eyebrows are actually the foundation of your face… they give you expression and depth. Most people have no idea how important eyebrows are - see THIS POST. Having a clean, trimmed set of brows is immediately going to make your face look much lighter and any makeup you wear much more professional.
Eyebrows don’t have to be stick thin - thick, bold brows are actually a huge trend. But finding a happy balance is key. Every person’s brows have a particular shape, and it’s not wise to try and change that shape, for it will look unnatural.
There are simple rules for brow shaping.… basics, but they’re the best guidelines.
+ Use a pencil, makeup brush, something long and thin, and hold it vertically against your nose. This is where your brows should begin.
+ Not moving the pencil from your nose, rotate it so it crosses your pupil… this is where the arch should be (where the pencil crosses your brow, not directly above your pupil.)
+ Continue rotating the pencil until it lines up with the outer corner of your eye… where the pencil points to should be the ending of your brow. If you have issues with the ends of your brows, you might want to play first with outlining… use an eyebrow (or liner) pencil to sketch along the bottom of your brows to see where you want them to go.
+ If you want your brows to be very neat, trim them occasionally. Brush the hairs up towards your forehead, and use brow or nail scissors to carefully snip the hair that extends farther than you’d like. But you have to be incredibly careful, and go very little at a time… it’s much too easy to get rid of too much.
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An easy way to avoid mistakes and get the best brows is to visit a professional, at least once every six months (you can then maintain them yourself at home). The methods of brow shaping are varied, but all work effeciently:
+ Waxing - the most popular method of hair removal anywhere, including the brows. This is quick and easy (if a bit painful). However there are benefits… over time, the hair will begin to grow in slower, thinner, and lighter with waxing. Getting them waxed professionally can cost anywhere from $5 to $20, depending on where you live and where you go.
+ Threading - this is a “newer” trend in eyebrow shaping, although the history of this goes back years and years. This is a quick and almost painless way of precisely removing hair. With twisted thread, hairs are caught and yanked out quickly without irritating the skin. This can cost anywhere from $5 to $20 - but if you teach yourself (like I did) it’s definitely worth it! And your friends will love you.
+ Plucking - usually this is the home remedy for shaping brows. Using tweezers, you yank hairs out by the root. This is always ideal - tweezers are portable, and you can remove stray hairs on the go, or while you’re in a rush, with no mess.
+ Shaving - I have to mention this, if only to say DON’T DO IT. Never shave your eyebrows. Not only is it scary, but shaving causes hair to come back in thicker, quicker, darker and straight - your brows will stick straight up into the air, instead of laying flat.
Does it hurt when you pluck at home? Run a washcloth under hot water, wring it out, and apply it like a compress to your brows. The steam will open up the pores and soften the skin, making hairs easier to remove!
Are your brows red and irritated afterwards? Apply a toner with a cotton ball. I prefer Witch Hazel - it is an anti-inflammatory, and is ideal for healing cuts, scrapes, razor burn, or irritated areas.
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To Fill, or Not to Fill - That’s a Good Question!
Makeup gurus seem to live by filling their brows. But for many people, the thought has never occurred to them. In most instances, you don’t need to bother, but it can be nice for special occasions, especially if your brows are thin or patchy.
What do you mean, filling your brows? When we say “fill”, we basically mean “color them”, trace them, or simply give them a little boost with makeup. Filling can be done with pencil, powder, gel, or simply eyeshadow. People who fill in their brows are attempting to make them look stronger and more even.
How do you do it? There are many, many methods - too many to list them all! Personally, I like my brows to look as natural as possible, so I just use a powder eyeshadow.
TIPS:
+ Always use a brow color that is 2 shades LIGHTER than your hair color. If you are blonde, use a very pale, light brown. If you are a redhead, go the same route. If your hair is black, DO NOT use black to fill in your brows! Instead try a dark grey, if it’s dyed, or a dark brown.
+ Brows are naturally lighter on the ends - keep most of the color in the middle of your eyebrows, and gently fade as you go outwards.
+ Use a brush! Even if you like to use pencils to fill in your brows, use a nice brush to blend and fade the color to make it look natural. Angled eyeliner brushes are perfect for this - they are very precise. Your brush strokes should imitate the hairs in your brows, instead of just sweeping straight across.
+ Use concealer to make your brows really stand out! If you have killer eyebrows, or if you’d just like to make them look as neat as possible, use a concealer a shade or two lighter than your skin tone, and with a small concealer brush, line the under part of your brow, blending down on your brow bone.
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DSP’s Favorite Products for Eyebrows:
Sally Hansen “The Now Brow” Brow Shaping Kit - $7
Revlon Brow Fantasy 2-in-1 Pencil & Gel - $6
Revlon ColorStay Double Sided Brow Enhancer - $6
ELF Brow Kit - $3
EcoTools Angled Eyeliner Brush - $5
Maybelline Single Eyeshadow in Silken Taupe - $4
Fabulous look! Bright eyebrows are a big trend right now, and here they’re done perfectly.
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This photo was taken and submitted by MakeupByJannyBaby
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| Natural Eyebrow Shaping! Hi DSP -- I was wondering how you shape your eyebrows? Everyone's eyebrows are very different; yet I can't help but wonder how you shape yours. I sometimes find it challenging to shape the ends, as my brows become very sparse. Any tips? |
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Hello! Unfortunately my mother blessed me with her light, thin brows, although hopefully mine will never get to the state that hers are in! (Invisible, practically)
I like to keep my brows as full and natural as possible! I do maintain them quite often, as I don’t like seeing straight hairs. My eyebrow mantra is to never change their natural shape… because it never looks right!
There are simple rules for brow shaping… basics, but they’re the best guidelines. Use a pencil, makeup brush, something long and thin, and hold it vertically against your nose. This is where your brows should begin.
Not moving the pencil from your nose, rotate it so it crosses your pupil… this is where the arch should be (where the pencil crosses your brow, not directly above your pupil.)
Continue rotating the pencil until it lines up with the outer corner of your eye… where the pencil points to should be the ending of your brow. If you have issues with the ends of your brows, you might want to play first with outlining… use an eyebrow (or liner) pencil to sketch along the bottom of your brows to see where you want them to go.
(That’s my eyebrow :P Thin and blonde)
Other things to keep in mind:
+ The farther apart you space your eyebrows, the wider your nose will appear. So don’t over-pluck the middle!
+ Regular waxing for years will make the hair come in sparsely and lighter, USUALLY. It takes a while.
+ Shaving your brows will make hair come in thicker and darker
+ NEVER over-pluck your brows because chances are they will never return to their natural state!
+ Trimming your eyebrows always makes them look neater, as long as you don’t go overboard.
+ Thicker brows will balance out more dramatic makeup looks… meaning you can pull off more things!
My favorite set of tools is this Sally Hansen Brow Kit… it came complete with brow scissors, a brow razor, comb, and brush. I got it for about $8 at Walgreens!
