Since I don't experiment as much with makeup anymore, the need to purchase makeup (or should I say the "want") is a lot lesser than clothes. But when H&M's makeup range is not available in Malaysia and I go to a place where it is available, Imma get my hands on some of them goodies, mmmkay.
I hadn't found an eyebrow powder that I liked — always preferred brow pencil over it — but I decided to give H&M Eyebrow Kit Powder and Wax a go. Their brow palette in Espresso contains a cool medium brown powder, a dark grey-almost black one, and clear wax.
This was the first time I tried out clear wax, and I am sold.
But let's talk the powders first: I LOVE them. Some of the problems with previous tried brow powders were no matter how much powder I used, I couldn't build it up to the right amount of intensity I wanted, plus they rubbed off too fast (especially when my hijab came into contact with them). Both powders in the Espresso palette proved to me that all previous brow powders I experimented with were crap, basically.
I know that some people apply the wax after drawing their eyebrows but I read some tips about how it's better to apply wax before the shadow to ensure the powders sticks to my skin and brow hairs better, and this method works really well for me.
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It sounds a little ironic how I need to apply more products to make my brows look more natural, but it's like how some people spray face mist after finishing off their face, or when you consider the arsenal of products needed to achieve the perfect "no-makeup" makeup look — that's makeup for you, I suppose!
I really did like Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel, only as much as I like the bold-brow look, the shade 4 I had was a tad too strong for my liking. It's possible to go veeery gentle-handed with it to make it less intense, but do you know hard it is to be gentle when you're due to leave your house in 10 minutes and you still haven't done your concealer, cheeks, and lips?
I've been abandoning my Benefit ever since I got my hands on these two H&M brow products, and yes I feel bad about it, guys, since Benefit is so darn pricey!
Fun fact: did you know I started this blog as a makeup / beauty blog, and that it was called "Let's Not Kiss & Just Makeup?"
I was so proud of that name, guys.
Liyana, I wish I had said this much earlier because I've thought it since I girst started to follow you. YOU HAVE SPECTACULAR BROWS DEAR GIRL!!! I have trouble believing that you could mess them up withh ANY product. They are beautifully shaped and add a nice intensity to your beautiful eyes.
ReplyDeleteMake up is fun isn't it. Now that i can take my time i really enjoy it more and have fun with a bit of experimenting. I buy a few expensive items but also some drugstore basics. You have to keep adding to your arsenal of tricks as you age and modify your techniques avcordingly. Brows remain a KEY feature with age so keep perfecting your skills pretty one! {;) Love, Jude
Thank you so much my sweet Judy <3 I always wish I have better brows, to be honest, so I must say it's nice to hear someone else appreciating them. I think that in turn helps me to appreciate them myself even more, if that makes sense!
DeleteI learn a lot about makeup for women of different ages from Lisa Eldridge - do you watch her videos on YouTube, Judy? She's such a wonderful skillful artist! She's taught me plenty of makeup tips that I store in mind for my future more matured self.