Brows! Tools and Tips

             I have gotten a few questions and comments on my brows on what it is I do to shape them and care for them. I used to not like my brows but I am sure we have all been there. Eyebrows really do have a journey. I have over-tweezed them before which made me realize my dislike of thin eyebrows on my face. Also I've gotten my brows threaded a couple times. Although the concept is interesting, I always walked out with a different shape. So learning to care for them myself was my last option. A few years ago a pair of tweezers was my only tool. Now a couple more steps are done and a few more tools are used. I trim and fill in my brows with a powder. Trimming your brows makes such a huge difference because it gets rid of the long hairs sticking out, giving a cleaner look. Because I am currently happy with the shape of my brows I tweeze more often (probably every couple of days). I find it helps my brows maintain that shape. Of course if you want to change the shape of your brows, the most appropriate thing will be to leave them alone and grow them out. 

Tools:

1. A pair of Tweezers (mine are from Avon)

2. Brow trimming scissors

3. Spoolie (mine is from Sonia Kashuk)

4. Angle brush (MAC 266)

5. Brow powder (it does not need to be a powder specifically for brows)

How-To:

• I begin by tweezing the small hairs on the brow bone and around the brow
• Then using my spoolie and the trimming scissors I comb the hairs upwards and trim
• Once I am done trimming I take my 266 brush and the powder and fill in my brows following the direction of the hairs

Tips on Finding the right powder/pencil/pen for your brows:

• Play with different textures: Playing and testing out different textures such as powders, pencils or pens will allow you to see what compliments your brows best.
• If you are going for a natural, everyday brow look- powders are great because they give a subtle, softer look. Pens and pencils can help give a more define look.
• Mixing a powder with a pencil is also a great idea for getting the right shape. 

MAC Coquette, Urban Decay Buck, Milani Brow Kit-Brow 1 and Brow 2

****Currently my new favorite powder for brows is MAC Coquette eyeshadow. The shade is a "muted-greyish taupe" with a satin finish. There is no red, so the color is not warm. I think this shade may work on a variety of skin tones. I am wearing Coquette on my brows on the last few posts.

I hope you found this post helpful in some way :)

Thanks for reading,

Xx-Anel

FOTD: Neutral Shimmer and a New MAC Fluidline

          Hello everyone! Here is another quick makeup look I did for today. I recently picked up a LORAC beauty set from Ulta and used most of the products for this look. Also I gave in and bought my second MAC fluidline in Dipdown. I have been wanting a brown liner for a softer eye and decided for this "deep dark flat brown".  I absolutely love it. I will post a more in depth review on the fluidline and the LORAC beauty set in the next couple days. 

FACE:

-CHANEL Vitalumiere Moisture-Rich Makeup

-Bobbi Brown corrector and creamy concealer

-CHANEL Natural Loose Setting Powder

-LORAC Blush in Soul

LIPS:

-CHANEL Lip liner on Cardamone

-LORAC Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick in Couture

EYES:

-MAC Paint pot in Indianwood- (all over lid)

-NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk (on the brow bone)

-LORAC Starry-Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio in LORACstar 

-MAC Texture eyeshadow

-MAC Fluidline in Dipdown

-LORAC Multiplex 3D Lashes Mascara in Black

SECOND EYE:

-Bobbi Brown Metallic eye shadow in Gold Dust

-MAC Fluidline in Dipdown

-LORAC Multiplex 3D Lashes Mascara in Black

Sonia Kashuk Bent Eye liner brush- $6.00 at Target

This is the brush I use to create a perfect cat liner. A MUST-HAVE for gel liners 

MAC Dipdown Fluidline- $15.00 at a MAC store

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to follow for updates on new posts :)

Xx Anel

Review: MAC Blacktrack Fluidline

0.1oz (3g)/ US $15.00

         What it is: Fluidlines are described as an "ultra-smooth formula that provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Long-wearing and smudge-proof". The color Blacktrack is a "solid flat black" gel eyeliner. 

         Packaging: Blacktrack fluidline is packaged in a small glass pot. I store this fluidline upside down to prevent the product from drying out. Even though I have had mine for months, the consistency remains the same as when I bought it.

         Verdict: Blacktrack fluidline is my go-to product for eyeliner. It never fails me when I am trying to create a perfect cat eye look. The texture is creamy making the application easy and fast. I like that it does not dry and set very fast, giving me time to fix any mistakes I may have made. It also last all day (about 8 + hours). I use Sonia Kashuk's bent eyeliner brush to apply backtrack. 
P.S
If you find that your cream or gel liner smudges  throughout the day, setting your liner with a powder shadow that matches the color helps extend the wear. It is just as when you set your foundation with powder, which helps to prolong the wear.