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Advice Needed Ladies!

meem120 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:04:23 GMT

I need recs for eyebrow pencil type and color to fill in sparse gray eyebrows, ALSO, Id like advice for color and name of easy eyeliner to apply to this 66 beauty challenged chick. I guess at this age my motto is less is more!! What do you experts suggest?

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Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:37:17 GMT

Benefit makes a liquid brow. I buy the lightest and it is perfect. It is way darker (as they all are) than it says. It has tiny hairs that adhere to what's on your brow. With me as I've gotten old(er) my brows are disappearing, I have no hair on arms, legs! I don't like brows that look drawn on (no pencils for me). This stuff stays like glue. I get mine at Ulta but I've bought it at HSN and on line. It's won numerous awards:

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Goldenmoher — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:38:27 GMT

I am in your age range and use L'0real eye brow pencil and eyeliner. The brow pencil has color on one end (use blonde shade), and wax on the other to tame those wiry brows. The liners come in lots of colors and are very easy to apply without pulling your lid. I buy them at my local drugstore, very reasonable.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:38:48 GMT

Steer away from black unless your eyes are brown. Laura Mercier has wonderful products, they cost a little more but perform and last. Also check out Mary Kay. Good luck.

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Jacie — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:38:59 GMT

I like the Skinny Pencil from IT Cosmetics or Anastasia Dip Brow.

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MalteseMomma — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:41:35 GMT

YBF on Amazon (same as IT ) only 1/2 price and on auto delivery

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:20:21 GMT

@meem120 I like the Your Best Friend (YBF) eyebrow pencil. It has an automatic pencil on one end and a spoolie brush on the other. The color is applied from light to dark depending on how much pressure you use. It's very similar in application to the It Cosmetics Brow Power, but YBF is a cruelty free company.

I'm a few years younger than you and these days I find that rather than a traditional eyeliner (doesn't matter if it's liquid, pencil, or gel), I prefer using eyeshadow (a little bit darker, but in the same family, as what's on the rest of my lid) and a narrow brush for application and then getting my mascara all the way down at the base of the lashes. To me, the look is softer, more open and youthful looking, and more attractive for gals in our age group than harsh dark line that can actually make our eyes look smaller.

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Shopper Mania — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:29:31 GMT

I bought the IT cosmetics Brow Power in Blonde, and even with the lightest possible touch, I looked like Morticia Adams!!! The best blonde I've found is Clinique's slim pencil in blonde. It's perfect, without looking overdone!!

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sweetee2 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 18:12:55 GMT

Make sure you match your hair color. They have gray on the Q.

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Fressa — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 18:46:35 GMT

I am in your same age range and I use YBF brow pencil. It is a "tru" universal shade and the most forgiving to apply. It comes with an instruction booklet which is helpful. (I find this on HSN)

I like Bobbi Brown eye liner gel in espresso. It's like a brown/black and I think it's a softer look than black. It lasts forever and it's easy to remove with Purity or Lancome eye makeup remover.

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Andreatoo — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:37:44 GMT

I'm with @Annabellethecat66 on the Gimme Brow or anything like it.

NYX has one also for less money.

Very natural because you're simply brushing in the fibers in your own brows; nothing is drawn on.

As for liners I like gel pencils. Gel is key, for me, or it's gone very quickly!

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viva923 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:46:24 GMT

I have no brows . I use Anastasia brow definer pencil. It works wonders for me. The tip is always sharp and i can do very short strokes to make me look like i have brows. The brow pencil always stays on, does not rub off, till washed off.

MAC also makes an excellent brow pencil. I use this occassionly .

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meem120 — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:02:13 GMT

Thank you everyone. Sorry I havent gotten back sooner. You guys are great!!

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JustJazzmom — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:15:14 GMT

Eyeliners-- recommend Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner pencils. They go on smoothly without pulling across the eyelids or below the eye.