Our Favourite 5 In The Brow Department
So you want good brows, do you? Join the club. If there’re two things we can’t go without its mascara and a good brow pencil.
The thing is, though, you don’t know how important brows are until you’ve had them done for the first time. Our “first” was a trip to the Benefit counter, where our little virgin brows were waxed, plucked and dyed in about 15 minutes flat. Those were the days of perfect, polished, sculpted brows.
Now, lucky for us, things have changed and now it’s all about the fuller, more natural looking brow. It’s all about working with what you’ve been blessed with and amen to that. But the thing is, there are just so many goddamn brow products out there, it’s hard to choose which is right for you, and also, how to correctly apply.
So as always, we’ve done the legwork and rounded up the best of the new brow products out there. And don’t stress, whether it’s an easy, natural brow or something to fake a perfect arch, we’ve got you covered.
Click through the gallery below to see our favourite five.
Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Brows Eyebrow Gel.
This is basically the 501’s jeans equivalent of brow products. In other words, you literally couldn’t mess this up if you tried. This won’t be for you if you’re looking for a sculpted, perfectly defined brow, but it you want a natural look, that’s going to lock down any strays, brush your brows into shape, and basically make it look like you are naturally blessed in the brow department, then this is your new fail-safe. Perfect for weekends, mornings that sleep is a priority, and anytime you want a natural brow that’s still got a little something, something going on.
Benefit Cosmetics Ka Brow Eyebrow Cream Gel.
Apparently the fancy name for this is actually a “brow pomade”, but in FILE GIRL speak it’s a cream or gel. This one’s super handy as it comes with the brush built in, so you’re never going to have to deal with the fear of forgetting your brush and having to attempt those brows with fingers only (trust us, it won’t end well). This is definitely those who want strong brow game (we’re talking Jenner level sculpting). So for those of you who wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without a full brow, this will allow you to create the dimension, shape, and arch of your dreams. Hallelujah to that.
MAC Cosmetics Big Brow Pencil.
So we’ve talked about this before, and we’re going to talk about it again. This big brow pencil is the bomb. To be honest, at first glance we were a bit intimidated by the size of this thing, but we were pleasantly surprised. Actually, the thing we like most about this product is how big it is, as it allows you to jump in and get those brows on quick. Have no fear, apply with a light hand, and the product builds up slowly for a strong but soft focus effect. Basically, if you want to look like a Delevinge sister use this.
Chanel La Palette Sourcils De Chanel.
For the powder lovers out there, you’re not going to do better than Chanel. Firstly, this guy get’s all the points for being so god damn beautiful. Like, who doesn’t want to own tiny baby Chanel tweezers? This palette has three different shades of powder, and like using any new product, we found there’s a slight learning curve with this one, but once you’ve got a handle on it the end result is well worth it. This is a solid option for those who want flexibility in their brow colour because you can mix the shades together as you please. Also, we discovered in a pinch that the powders can easily be repurposed as eyeliner or shadow if required. Chanel, you win again.
Surratt Beauty Expressioniste Brow Pencil.
So you’re probably thinking this looks like your bog standard brow pencil, nothing new to see here folks, and you’d be right…kind of. Yes, this is your classic pencil, but a better version. The pencil is so tiny, that you can easily control where you put your product. Perfect for girls that already have a bit going on in the brow department, but maybe have a few gaps to fill (or went overboard on the last plucking section). Best thing is, this product if refillable, so you can invest in the pen once and keep refilling as required. Good for your brows and the planet.
