Tag: brow gel

Glossier Boy Brow

There isn’t a Glossier product I have heard more hype about than Boy Brow. It seems that everyone raves, from makeup artists to bloggers. I resisted for quite a while, loyal to my Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel and CHANEL Stylo Sourcils Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil. But in an effort to clean out my makeup drawer, I decided to try something new.

This tiny wand does it all. It thickens strands, fills in, and (most importantly for me) it grooms stray hairs. My brows stay put all day while looking natural. The formula comes in four shades: Clear, Blond, Brown and Black. I use Brown since I have some spots that need filling in, but Clear also appeals for a natural, but tidy look.

By Terry Eyebrow Mascara Tint Brush Fix-Up Gel

Brows are having a moment. And a complement on brows has become something special – a true endorsement of how to rock a full eyebrows. Mine have always been on the fuller side, but a little sparse thanks to a buggy thyroid. So when pencils became en vogue, I happily starting filling. But I didn’t care for the dual process of needing a clear gel after to tame and groom.

I’ve tried the MAC tinted brow gel before and liked it… but just liked it. Thanks to my friend’s generous complement the other day – and just a general satisfaction of using just one step – I am happy to report that I love the By Terry Eyebrow Mascara Tint Brush Fix-Up Gel.

The Gel is housed in a sort of tiny, mini mascara tube with an ultra-thin brustled wand. Each coat not only fills in gaps without getting too messy. But it also deposits ingredients to nourish and promote growth. Something I appreciate thanks for the “little sparse” status quo.

I’ve been wearing Medium Ash but likely will pick up the Dark Brown next time. For those with fairer brows, Highlight Blond is also an option. Available at NET-A-PORTER.

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Boots #ArchMadness

My go-to brow products have been part of my vanity routine for years. I have been faithful to Anastasia Brow Gel and the Tom Ford Brow Sculptor together for over two years. So imagine my glee when these affordable pencils and treatments from Boots delighted me to no end.

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been using the conditioning Boots No7 Lash & Brow Perfector to tame my brows. It also makes for a great clear mascara if you prefer the “no makeup makeup” look. While I haven’t had the full eight weeks to test the Boots No7 Fanomenal Lash Serum, I am always willing to give something a whirl that promises fuller lashes and brows! So far, so good. I also appreciate it doesn’t irritate delicate skin around lashes.

For color, both the Boots Botanics Eyebrow Pencil and Boots Beautiful Brows Pencil are soft with natural looking color. The Boots Botanics Eyebrow Pencil contains Jojoba Oil and applies slightly softer. The Boots Beautiful Brows Pencil has denser pigmentation and stays put all day long. And major bonus points for a high quality spoolee to brush and tame before filling in. I’ve been using Brown in the Beautiful Brows and Medium Brown in Botanics Eyebrow and both are fabulous matches. The Medium Brown is slightly lighter.

Want to join @BootsBeautyUSA and @BeautyJunkies to chat about all things brows? Tune in tonight at 7pm EST for the #ArchMadness twitter party. See you there!

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Anastasia Beverly Hills ‘Hypercolor’ Brow Gel & Mascara

Colored mascaras are everywhere for summer. But these aren’t just another variation – these guys from Anastasia are bold. If you want color to be noticed, Hypercolor is your cup of tea. Anastasia Beverly Hills ‘Hypercolor’ Brow Gel & Mascara comes in three shades: Electric Blue, Ultra Violet and In The Pink.

My good friend and I wore these out for brunch last weekend – she chose pink, I wore blue. And I can’t tell you how much fun we had with the surprising use of color. I loved how the blue accentuated the green in my eyes. And her light green eyes popped even more with a touch of pink.

Originally designed for brows, I actually prefer it as a curling mascara. I don’t think my group of friends is quite ready for purple eye brows. That’s not to say I don’t think it could potentially look really cool.

The intensely pigmented formula dries quickly. As a second step, use the Mini Lash Genius Clear Waterproof Topcoat to instantly set and waterproof your lashes. While it was still on my lashes the next day (I didn’t use eye makeup remover – just washed my face), the pigment isn’t hard to remove.