Eyebrow Pencils

[annabelles.makeup]

I have very very light colored eyebrows, you almost can't see them. I've never plucked or waxed them because I'm afraid they really will look non-exsistent if I do. Should I use an eyebrow pencil to draw them in? I don't want the drawn in look....

[Rose]

If you look for a brow powder (or even just an eyeshadow of the right shade, although eyeshadows can be a little bit sprakly sometimes, so be careful) you can apply that to your eyeborws for a more natural look.
I don't really know how to apply brow powder (or pencil) because I have never had to, but here is a really good tutorial- hope you find it helpful
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Pd2Wd7lvl30

[EricaCD]

I have the exact same problem. Brow powder worked a little better for me, because I was definitely getting the drawn-on look with a pencil. (If you do go with a pencil, try a shade lighter than your ideal shade until you get the hang of it.) Powder can be a little tricky if you are just trying to highlight your brows a bit - rather than getting the really saturated, defined brows the girl has on that YouTube video. But on the other hand, brow powder mistakes are much easier to fix!!!

I have recently started using MAC's "brow set" product. It's a tinted brow gel. Used properly, it adds a good darkening shade while also giving a really finished, orderly appearance. The product is applied with something like a mascara wand. Good news is that it means you end up shading your brow hairs, rather than the underlying skin. Bad news is that it takes some getting used to. (I completely ruined my makeup once and nearly did so a couple other times.) While it takes some getting used to, this is the one-step product that has worked best for me.

Good luck! Erica

[blackbird668]

If you do use a pencil, I agree with chosing a lighter shade like Erica suggested. Also, use very short soft strokes to fill in the brow.

[newfieChic]

I always had trouble with my brows, over plucking which lead to shaving(horrible).....so i decided to have my brows tattooed, best 340.00 i spent in my life.they look great and maintenance free.