Showing posts with label Pencil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pencil. Show all posts
BROW PRODUCT ADDITIONS
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Slowly but surely, I am coming to terms with achieving my desired brow. In the past, I've had brows that were non existent from the halfway point, and since the likes of Cara, the whole 'strong brow game' thing has been getting me a little jealous. Although my brows are now a nice thicker shape, I do like to recruit a few products to help me out along the way.
A couple of weeks ago, I picked up the Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Precision Shaping Pencil in the shade Brownie Points. I have unusually coloured brows, and everything out there seems to be too dark or too light, and so although this may be a touch too dark, with the right combing and balancing, it looks pretty good. The pencil is a nice waxy consistency, and the fine pen allows you to mimic the effect of real hairs where you need extra oomph.
The new kid on the block is the Rimmel Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel. Now, it does a great job at tinting and setting, but I would say the brush on this is a little to big for my liking. I was expecting something more in the style of the Benefit Gimmie Brow, so you just have to be extra careful with your application. I bought the shade Medium Brown as blond was way too fair for me, but this is quite warm toned and so when I put this on the first time I was pretty shocked. I would suggest scraping a lot of product off the brush, then going in lightly, and if you are looking for an ashy gel, you might want to find something else.
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Waxy
THE BUDGET BLACK LINER TRIO
Friday, 28 February 2014
Eyeliner has become a step in my daily makeup routine and after a few weeks to a month of consistent daily lining, my peepers look odd to me without the slightly winged, not too thick, black line of definition.
The Felt Tip Pen: This is my favourite option to go for of the three. I have totally got to grips with using the pen to do a line (pretty much even on both eyes, can I get a round of applause?), quickly in the morning and it stays all day. The felt-tip in question is the Barry M Blink Precision Eyeliner which costs something short of £5, so is totally bargainous. There is no doubt that I will be repurchasing this once it has dried out.
The Gel Pot: This is a new addition to the liner posse, but strictly speaking isn't actually designed to be a liner. This in fact is the Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo in Timeless Black, but it is so pigmented, that once set, it almost doubles as a gel liner. Sometimes I am worried that it'll smudge being as it isn't actually a liner but I haven't had any issues yet. For £2 in the Boots clearance, it isn't bad at all.
The Pencil/Kohl: This is the option I am least familiar with, but this is one to go for when you want something a little more laid back or a bit more smudged out and sultry. This is the Avon Glimmerstick in Blackest Black, and this stuff is seriously pigmented. You have a short time after applying to smudge, move and wing this liner before it sets which is what I like about it. For £6 it isn't pricey either.
Three great liners at 3 budget prices, and I feel like my eye look is never complete without a slick of the stuff nowadays, and for just over £15 for the trio, you can't resist...
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Avon
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Barry M
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Black
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Color Tattoo
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Dudget
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Eyeliner
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Eyes
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Liner
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Maybelline
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Pen
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Pencil
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