Have you ever heard the term “eyes are the windows to the soul”? How about we rephrase that saying and change it to “eyes are great, but they’re nothing without a good brow”? Well-defined eyebrows have been the talk of the makeup and fashion world ever since Cara Delevingne came out with those bushy beauties of hers. Shaping your eyebrows is a critical part of your makeup routine because they can ultimately make or break your face.
Shape up
The shape you want your eyebrows to be really depends on the shape and dimensions of your face. But, with that being said, there are a few simple rules that all face shapes can follow. Remember that your brow should vertically align with your nose and that your they should not be arched in the center. Also try to avoid extending the ends of your brows, because no one wants droopy looking eyes!
On the other hand, if your eyebrows are “on point” they can add emphasis to your eyes.
If you have a square face, you should go for slightly rounded brows and avoid over plucking (as should everyone, really). Ladies with an oval shaped face must make sure that they their brows are proportioned. A longer face is really the only instance where the brows should be extended. Lastly, women with a heart shaped face should go with a tamed brow to balance out the jawline and chin.
Brow Pitches
Fortunately, there are hot beauty buys out there to help maintain the look and shape of your brows. Here are a few products that will help you become an eyebrow maven.
The Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade is essential for those of us that may have oily prone skin. The pomade adds a strong touch to the brows and will give you a well-defined look that will not fade or smudge. For those of you with over plucked or sparse eyebrows, try Rimmel London Professional’s eyebrow pencil. It’s an awesome filler that creates a natural look! Last but not least, the product that you absolutely cannot leave home without is the MAC brow set gel, which is a tinted brow gel that sculpts and fills with a natural finish.