https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:10:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me/page/2#post-1422763 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:35:10 +0000 Astrid 1422763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, after a few tries I might consider this experiment a fail. The use of the pencil wasn't a problem and I got the right color (not too dark but still ashy), but even when they are just slightly accentuated they look off to me. I don't think I want them to be that visible. But I've started to use the clear brow gel I had bought for use with the pencil on its own and I like that. No additional color, but the brows stay in order. </p> <p>I'm having a lot of fun with the new Clinique Chubby Stick though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me/page/2#post-1412561 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:29:14 +0000 rachylou 1412561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have my eyebrows shaped but stopped because they were not growing back. Now I'll pluck a really wild stray (not that happens anymore). I use a T LeClerc brow pencil. Powder is ok to me to, but I find the pencil faster. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me/page/2#post-1412406 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:23:57 +0000 Astrid 1412406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! Actually I should have thought of this brand on my own when I was looking today, it's the same one I'm buying my grey mascara from. They seem to have a few good options for Summer types in all product categories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me/page/2#post-1412398 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:17:10 +0000 Angie 1412398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good strategy, Astrid. Keep us posted on your eyebrow journey. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me/page/2#post-1412397 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:16:37 +0000 Astrid 1412397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Diane! I think the Clinique pencil is probably too warm for me, seems like most pencils are. I was in the department store this morning and had a look. I didn't ask for a demonstration though, they were all really busy and I didn't want to wait. But I did treat myself, I bought a Clinique Chubby Stick. The color is called Super Strawberry and it's perfect on my lips, a touch of dark pink but not too much. I also came across a German make up forum just now and they have whole threads just for Summer types. They did recommend one eyebrow pencil that should be available which is rather inexpensive too. I think I might go buy that one tomorrow on the way home. I think that would be a good option to give this a try.</p> <p>Thanks Tania! I'm glad this was helpful. It's good to hear I'm not the only one who has never done her brows. </p> <p>Thanks abc. Yes, I guess it really can make a lot of difference. I would definitely call my brows well groomed, but they are rather invisible. </p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me/page/2#post-1412389 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:00:56 +0000 abc 1412389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming back in to say in my opinion well shaped and groomed brows - even without product - do as much&nbsp;to frame the face as a good haircut does. &nbsp;I recall in the past going to get my hair and eyebrows done (same person, and FWIW she only plucked to shape them) and I swear, the eyebrows had as much if not more of an impact as the haircut did.</p> <p>Good luck getting this sorted. &nbsp;I just hope my point goes to show that you might not even NEED product if you have the shape, color and grooming down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me/page/2#post-1412333 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:55:20 +0000 Tania 1412333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, thank you for posting this thread.&nbsp; "Do something with brows" was at the top of my list!&nbsp; lol.&nbsp;Last week, I also cut my hair shorter, in between a pixie and bob.&nbsp; I used to sport a pixie but I had no clue what my wavier-than-before&nbsp;hair would do.</p> <p>The only thing I've ever done to my brows is pull stragglers.&nbsp; The other day, I used mascara to fill them in a bit (just to play...I didn't go out with it) and the difference was notable.&nbsp; Since then, I've had the idea that I should look into doing more with the brows.&nbsp; </p> <p>Anyway, pixie 2.0 looks great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412312 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:26:16 +0000 Anonymous 1412312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm joining Angie with a definite vote for pencils and for saying that a stronger brow definition adds a fab frame to your eyes... but... I am totally and utterly useless at sharpening ordinary pencils as I always snap off the end in the sharpener! So I always buy a twist up pencil by Clinique : <a href="http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1595/6332/Makeup/Brows/Superfine-Liner-For-Brows" rel="nofollow">http://www.clinique.co.uk/prod.....-For-Brows</a>&nbsp;It loos as though the lightest shade is called soft blond and looks as though it would be great for you. You need to do little feathery strikes that look like they echo the hairs of your own brows. You can always just do a quick swipe with a brow brush to blur a bit afterwards for a natural look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412310 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:48:02 +0000 Astrid 1412310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, maybe you're right. But with the shape as it is you can't really do much besides taking away more and I don't think I want that. I guess I will see how I feel about it once I've used some product. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412185 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:52:56 +0000 Angie 1412185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, your brows are very light. You might want to change their shape when you&nbsp;darken them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412179 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:44:01 +0000 Astrid 1412179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. I don't want to pay to have it done professionally, I also like the shape of my brows as they are. I don't think they need any shaping besides what I've been doing already, I wouldn't look like me with thinner brows. I might give pencils a try then. I guess I just need to get a decent color and make so that it ends up looking natural. </p> <p>Thanks Suz! I just looked up the MAC Fling and the color looks like it could be a winner. Thanks for the tip. The nearest department store has a MAC counter, so I might ask for a demonstration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412173 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:22:37 +0000 Suz 1412173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have rather sparse and light brows, but they do form a decent shape. On CocoLion's suggestion I have taken to using the MAC pencil in Fling -- it's definitely ash friendly. I have tried other pencils, e.g. Clinque blonde -- and that one is too yellowy for me. The Fling doesn't look unnatural at all, I don't think -- on me, it really doesn't show as such - it just darkens the hairs that are there, and that is enough.&nbsp;</p> <p>I believe that doing one's brows is more important than anything else! I mean for those of us with lighter brows. It is <b>SO</b> face-defining. I will happily go without mascara if need be. But my brow colour is a <b>MUST</b>.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412172 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:22:04 +0000 Angie 1412172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a big fan of eyebrow pencil because to my eye it looks more natural than powder. Check the Anastasia pencil below.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also shape and dye&nbsp;my own&nbsp;brows - which takes a little practice - but it's so easy when you get the hang of it. Have been doing that for 18 years.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think a strong brow line frames your face. It's like having a strong shoulder line for your face.&nbsp;</p> <p>My suggestion would be to have your brows shaped and dyed professionally first - and then try to do it yourself after that. Daily brow pencil is a must in my style life.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412161 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:05:03 +0000 Astrid 1412161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Deb. We do have the usual department stores that carry all kind of brands. Also stores just for makeup, which I never go into because the perfume stink makes me want to heave... ;-)</p> <p>Thanks Eva! It's helpful to look at the picture. Those Revlon Lip Butters look lovely. Revlon doesn't operate in Germany anylonger, but they have the Berry Smoothie available on Amazon. I might try that one.</p> <p>Lara, that brand doesn't seem to be available here. But I've seen something similar on the Bobbie Brown website.</p> <p>Thanks Dashielle. Sounds like a good idea in theory, but I think mascara that is light enough might be hard to find. I felt rather lucky to finally find grey mascara instead of black or dark brown recently. </p> <p>Thanks approprio. I definitely don't want anything permanent, I don't even know yet if I'll like the look. And my hair isn't dyed either. But I can see how that could be an option when you're settled in your look.</p> <p>Thanks Meredith. I agree, I think experimenting with a drugstore brand would be a good idea to start with. Thanks for the link to the video. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412157 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:52:52 +0000 Meredith 1412157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Rimmel or other inexpensive brand will be fine. The gosh brand I recommended is a cheap one and I personally use elf like crutcher. It's just $1! At worst the color with a cheap brand will just fade over the day. I always find Lisa's videos helpful for makeup how to's. She talks quite a lot, but if you skip to minute 3 she goes over pencil applications and she discusses powder at minute 7.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/13333/my-brow-routine/#.VJDDoIpOLCR" rel="nofollow">http://www.lisaeldridge.com/vi.....JDDoIpOLCR</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412156 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:50:01 +0000 approprio 1412156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get mine plucked and dyed by my hairdresser. This gives the definition I need without having to use too much product, which always smudges and never seems to look natural. </p> <p>Then again, I am completely incompetent with anything more complicated than lipstick and face powder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412147 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:38:45 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1412147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, if you have enough brow hair but feel it's too light, one option is to use a light mascara to add some color and thickness to the hairs. Yes, dying is an option, but should be done by a professional. The mascara also helps wrangle any strays you may have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412146 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:38:09 +0000 Anonymous 1412146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, check Anastasia Beverly Hills for tinted brow gel that has a mascara wand to apply the gel to the brows. It may just give you the hint of additional color you are looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412127 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:03:33 +0000 E 1412127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.target.com/p/sonia-kashuk-brow-kit-arch-alert-12/-/A-10333862#prodSlot=medium_1_7&amp;term=sonia+kashuk+eyebrow">This</a> is the the palette I use, just so that you can see what colours that match my eyebrows well look like in their packaging. I can actually wear 3 of the shades (the reddish one is the exception obviously) depending on the drama level I want.</p> <p>If you're looking for soft summer lipstick ideas, I love Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie &amp; Sugar Plum Fairy. I'm wearing one of those in almost all of my outfit pics; they're both like my lips only more colourful &amp; they both somehow enhance my eyes.They have a nice texture too, although they do wear off in the middle. L'Oreal Spicy Pink reads as a darker shade on me, so I like having it as an option when I'm more in the mood for a burgundy-ish lip. But it has a funny smell to it &amp; the texture is more drying, so I definitely don't wear it everyday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412111 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:38:20 +0000 deb 1412111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, I Use the Tarte EmphasEyes. I am not a pencil per say, but I like this one because it rolls up and always stays pointed. I think that is the issue with pencils, they flatten out and give that dreaded drawn on look. I am not fond of powders because they seem to look too heavy on me. Is there a store where you can go and try several types and colors?</p> <p><a href="http://www.sephora.com/emphaseyes-for-brows-high-definition-eyebrow-pencil-P242810?skuId=1180116" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/emphase.....Id=1180116</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412079 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:36:24 +0000 Astrid 1412079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Crutcher!</p> <p>Thanks Janet! We do have Rimmel here, seems like that would be an inexpensive option to give it a try. I don't want to spend a lot of money if I don't even know yet whether I want to use it or not.</p> <p>Thanks Lara! You're right, my brows aren't sparse. But I do think they're fairly invisible. Now that isn't a bad thing and I'm used to it, but most pictures you see of pixie cuts accentuate the brows more. I don't want to add dark prominent brows or anything, I just want to make mine a tad more visible. "Presence", as Shannon said. At the moment I have one lipstick I'm using regulary, a rosy nude by Astor. It's just the barest hint of color and not super visible from far away. When I tried more obvious lip colors in the past it always looked off. Generally I'm getting overwhelmed quickly by too much color. It's the case for all soft summers, I think. And yes, enjoying the pixie very much!</p> <p>Thanks Louise. I think if I decide to spend more I'm not going to buy anything without asking for advice in the store. Definitely not ordering online.</p> <p>Thanks TG! </p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412078 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:35:08 +0000 Helena 1412078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, if you go the Bobbi Brown route, their online consulting service is AWESOME for help with colors, products and techniques.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412076 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:33:58 +0000 Louise 1412076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer powder, I find it the easiest to work with and the most natural looking. I have an Urban Decay brow box and a very fine brush from Mac. I've also found you need to go a shade lighter than you think x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412073 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:29:27 +0000 Astrid 1412073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa. That brand only seems to be available online, imported? We do have Bobbi Brown here though, I could even try to brave the SA to have them demonstrate for me. Of course the price is rather through the roof, looking at their website. I guess I could pay 20€ for a quality product if I knew I would really use it, but 50€? Rather not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412071 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:27:23 +0000 Anonymous 1412071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid I had to go back and find some close ups of your face. I think your brows look just fine. They have a nice shape and do not look sparse. Since you wear glasses making your brows bolder may compete with your eyeglass frames. If you feel a need to fill them may I recommend Anastasia brow products. Her blonde brow products have a bit of red in it. I use her dip brow gel in taupe which is an ashier color. I use the taupe to match my eyebrow color and not my hair. I just fill in because my brows are sparse.</p> <p>If you want to really highlight that pixie I would recommend a really nice lipstick to wow your face. I prefer to focus on one feature to bring out one's natural beauty and I think you have a great smile.</p> <p>Hope you are enjoying your pixie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412069 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:27:05 +0000 Janet 1412069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even though I have dark brows, I've just started using a brow pencil in the last six months to fill them in just a bit where they are starting to thin slightly -- I think the recent&nbsp;trend towards fuller, stronger brows made me more aware of mine, and it's a common thing to lose some brow definition when you reach perimenopause. I have two: the Sephora brow pencil, and the Rimmel. I really like the Sephora because it is waterproof and stays put extremely well, but it's a little pricey and wears out fairly quickly. I decided to try the Rimmel as a cheaper alternative, and it does the job pretty well.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sephora.com/retractable-brow-pencil-waterproof-P286513">http://www.sephora.com/retract.....of-P286513</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drugstore.com/rimmel-professional-eyebrow-pencil-black-brown-004/qxp345372">http://www.drugstore.com/rimme...../qxp345372</a></p> <p>It's really quite easy to use them. Just follow the natural brow line and keep a light touch with short strokes. Touch up any extraneous bit with a Q-tip.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412068 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:25:33 +0000 crutcher 1412068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My wonderful brow secret is ELF brow kit...It is super cheap and rivals Bobbie Brown...I found it on Makeup Alley which received raves and I fell in love with it ever since...There is a brow powder and a creme...Hope this helps... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412062 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:19:09 +0000 Anonymous 1412062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sephora.com/anastasia-beverly-hills?ref=900011&amp;defaultSortBy=-1&amp;brandId=5746&amp;om_mmc=ppc-GG&amp;mkwid=shhj7907r&amp;pcrid=35656977994&amp;pdv=c&amp;site=ca_search">http://www.sephora.com/anastas....._mmc=ppc-G</a></p> <p>This is the brand I swear by. &nbsp;I use one of their very fine pencils, and don't find it fake looking at all. I always finish with a brow gel - my favourite is by benefit.Some pencils can indeed look fake, and I also like using brow powder (Bobbi Brown)&nbsp;, but I"ve never been as loyal to an item or brand as I have the Anastasia line.</p> <p>I have very very fine, sparse&nbsp;and medium-coloured brows, and I will not go out of the house, or even AROUND the house without them done. &nbsp;It's that much of a face-maker to me :)&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412054 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:09:28 +0000 Astrid 1412054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I looked up the Clinique brow powder and they don't seem to carry it in Germany? Strange. They just have a pencil.</p> <p>Meredith, that doesn't sound familiar, so probably not.</p> <p>Thanks for the tip, Marilyn. Smashbox seems to be available here, at Douglas. Oh and I don't pluck my eyebrows much either. I just pluck the stragglers underneath and between brows. Going to go look at the links now... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyebrows---please-educate-me#post-1412051 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:58:26 +0000 Marilyn 1412051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been doing my brows for a couple years now and it makes such a difference.&nbsp; I never skip doing them.</p> <p>I use Smashbox Brow Tech and I love it.&nbsp; It seems spendy for such a tiny jar but it lasts for a really long time.&nbsp; I apply it with a Smashbox Angle Brow Brush #12 but any angled brow brush will do.&nbsp; I apply the powder with the brow brush.&nbsp; Then I lightly brush my brows with a spoolie brush which softens the look a bit.&nbsp; The spoolie brush is great for toning things down if the powder looks a bit much.&nbsp; You can then brush on some wax to set your brows......but the powder is just fine on it's own as well.</p> <p>I would not recommend a pencil.&nbsp; It doesn't look natural IMO.&nbsp; I like powder because you can use as little or as much as you like and it blends right in and looks natural.</p> <p>I use to pluck/shape my brows but I let them grow in for a more natural look.&nbsp; I just pluck the stragglers that pop up underneath.</p> <p>Smashbox's application tips are on the Sephora page and my second link is a brief review / how to.&nbsp; Third link is an example of a spoolie brush.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sephora.com/brow-tech-P260313?skuId=1241025" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/brow-te.....Id=1241025</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.besthealthmag.ca/slide/smashbox-brow-tech-trio-and-brow-brush" rel="nofollow">http://www.besthealthmag.ca/sl.....brow-brush</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/sonia-kashuk-core-tools-spoolie-brush-no-127/-/A-11909007" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/sonia-.....A-11909007</a></p>