Beauty

[Goldengate8361]

Anastasia pencils and Lancôme Brow Groomer in either taupe or brunet are the best I've found.

[Southernfriedchick]

On 11/9/2014 sueinsf said:

On 11/9/2014 Thats Me said: I love this product: http://www.qvc.com/Clinique-Superfine-Liner-For-Brows.product.A169343.html?sc=A169343-SRCH&cm_sp=VIE... (Sorry I can't do the link trick!) I love this because it is so easy to use, works like a dream, and stays on all day. My brows are still full, with a couple somewhat sparse areas though, and dark, but I notice the huge positive difference a pencil makes because the brow just looks more defined and finished. The one thing I'll say about the clinique pencil - somewhere I read to just barely twist it up, don't twist it up too much or the tip could break off. I have followed that advice and have never had a problem. I've tried other products - BE and smashbox. They're good too, but not as easy to use or (for me) as foolproof. Hope this helps.

I have tried many eyebrow pencils -- YBF, IT, Tarte, Laura Geller, Anastasia. For me, in addition to wanting good control (especially to cover sparse areas) I prefer one that is auburn (but not too red) in color, rather than taupe or light brown. While the ones touted as "universal" are good, they are not the perfect color match for me. So based on both factors, I did like the Anastasia Brow Wiz. Since I just used that up, I decided to try the Clinique one (which does come in Soft Auburn) which I just picked up yesterday at Nordstrom's. So I will be trying this one this week.

I have JR's powder in red, and it's a true auburn for me.

[sueinsf]

On 11/9/2014 Southern Fried Chick said:

On 11/9/2014 sueinsf said:

On 11/9/2014 Thats Me said: I love this product: http://www.qvc.com/Clinique-Superfine-Liner-For-Brows.product.A169343.html?sc=A169343-SRCH&cm_sp=VIE... (Sorry I can't do the link trick!) I love this because it is so easy to use, works like a dream, and stays on all day. My brows are still full, with a couple somewhat sparse areas though, and dark, but I notice the huge positive difference a pencil makes because the brow just looks more defined and finished. The one thing I'll say about the clinique pencil - somewhere I read to just barely twist it up, don't twist it up too much or the tip could break off. I have followed that advice and have never had a problem. I've tried other products - BE and smashbox. They're good too, but not as easy to use or (for me) as foolproof. Hope this helps.

I have tried many eyebrow pencils -- YBF, IT, Tarte, Laura Geller, Anastasia. For me, in addition to wanting good control (especially to cover sparse areas) I prefer one that is auburn (but not too red) in color, rather than taupe or light brown. While the ones touted as "universal" are good, they are not the perfect color match for me. So based on both factors, I did like the Anastasia Brow Wiz. Since I just used that up, I decided to try the Clinique one (which does come in Soft Auburn) which I just picked up yesterday at Nordstrom's. So I will be trying this one this week.

I have JR's powder in red, and it's a true auburn for me.

Thanks for the suggestion. I have that too, but it's too dark for me. Also, using a powder with a slanted brush doesn't give me the same control that a pencil with a fine tip does.

[vac]

On 11/8/2014 winamac1 said:

On 11/8/2014 vaccinia said:

I've been a loyal ybf pencil user for years, but recently picked up the new Maybelline Brow Drama and a Milani brow marker. I use the Brow Drama first and then follow with the Milani marker to fill in any gaps (I have some areas with no brow hair left so the Brow Drama doesn't completely do the job).

I'm happy with this combo. I actually like the Maybelline product better than Benefit Gimme Brow (it's not as dry and it's a lot less expensive), and I'm finding the Milani marker easier to use than the ybf pencil.

Of course, a lot hinges on whether you can find a good color match in whatever product you want to try.

Happy hunting!

I hated the Maybelline brow drama! it was a HOT MESS! The ball is too big imo.

I saw your post on another thread about this. Just goes to show that what works for some, won't work for others!

[CEEinCA]

Consider permanent cosmetics..best decision I ever made for my brows. Lots of compliments too! Money saver in the long run also.

[febe1]

I have brows but getting a little spacey. I use Smashbox powder pencil in taupe with the brush gel at other end of pencil. I also use Clinique powder once in a while. Lastly, I use YBF to finish off sometime. All are very satisfactory, enough that I no longer look. Someone said costly? Mine seem to last a lifetime!