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Do you use an eyebrow pencil if you have dark brows?

29 replies

Fluffycloudland77 · 09/06/2014 22:07

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plentyofshoes · 09/06/2014 23:19

I use a paste set by benefit, so yes. It makes them look fuller.

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 09/06/2014 23:22

Yes, because they're gappy. More gap than brow now sadly (alopecia). I have an extensive collection of eyebrow cosmetics.

MissThang · 09/06/2014 23:25

I do just to enhance them. My brows are medium thickness and very very dark, but I like them even darker :) it shapes them too if you don't link the thin look

SurfBoredCat · 09/06/2014 23:26

I have black, pretty full eyebrows but I still draw a little bit on as the definition frames my face better for some reason and because I'm starting to get white eyebrow hairs

MrsDmitriTippensKrushnic · 09/06/2014 23:30

No. Don't pluck them either. They're about the only thing on my face that look nice naturally! Smile

LoadsaBlusher · 10/06/2014 04:15

Yes - I use the Rimmel Dark Brown eyebrow pencil, just to neaten then out and give them definition

u32ng · 10/06/2014 07:53

Yep! Dark brows here too but they definitely look thicker and more defined with a bit of penciling in.

I use body shop eyebrow pencil & it's really fab! I use dark brown, but could prob get away with black for going out.

littlegreengloworm · 10/06/2014 07:57

I use the HD brow palette 'foxy'

I'm not usually one for big names or anything and it certainly doesn't give you a caterpillar eyebrow but I hae dark brows and it just gives them a smart, clean look. Really love it. Going to buy it again.

A pencil looks a bit silly on me and the powder sets and stays puts whereas the HD brow stays on all day.

VivaLeBeaver · 10/06/2014 07:57

I don't. Mine are really thick and dark.

Eliza22 · 10/06/2014 08:32

Have done but have recently started to use the cheapo Maybelline gel wand-think. It's like a mascara for brows with a hint of colour. Once on, it stays/holds in place all day. Have tried expensive (Laura Mercier) and cheap (Barry M) brow products, this, with a careful hand, suits me best.

Eliza22 · 10/06/2014 08:32

"Wand-thing" ! Smile

Hopefully · 10/06/2014 10:35

Yes, just a tiny bit. Makes them look far more groomed and my whole face looks better, even if the rest of my make up consists of tinted moisturiser, mascara and lipgloss.

TravelinColour · 10/06/2014 11:05

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Fluffycloudland77 · 10/06/2014 12:01

When it gets hot does the pencil smudge? I have oily skin so even waterproof mascaras smudge on me.

yes I'm that glam

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FelixFelix · 10/06/2014 12:06

I have dark brows but they aren't very full and I have gaps! I use the 'Brows a go-go' kit from Benefit. Used it every day for almost 3 years now and it's hardly gone down at all Shock

Blithereens · 10/06/2014 12:11

Sometimes use a brown pencil but I have found that Sephora eyebrow gel, although clear, sets them in shape and disguises gaps.

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 10/06/2014 14:38

Yes, I find pencils smudge, as do powders and waxes. Unless you are dripping they just about stay put but if you touch, but one careless sweep of your fringe or eye-rub and the gaps are back.

My current favourite is the Soap and Glory Archery pen, it has a waxy pencil at one end which gives the coverage and a felt pen at the other which is dark in tone but light in coverage, use it on top of the pencil and it gives it much greater staying power. It is the only felt pen one I've tried that hasn't got a reddish tinge to it.

ilovepowerhoop · 10/06/2014 14:42

I use eyebrow powder with a slick of clear eyebrow mascara over the top

Wishyouwould · 10/06/2014 15:07

Yes - just a little to neaten them. I use an Almay pencil which has a little brush on the end too.

MyrtleDove · 10/06/2014 18:20

I struggle to find brow sets dark enough for mine but Sleek does a brow set (like Benefit BrowZings or the MUA one) which comes in dark brown and black as well as lighter colours. It's very good.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 10/06/2014 19:01

I use Benefit "Gimme Brow" or ybf eye crayon,
My brows are dark but a bit short .

Plateofcrumbs · 10/06/2014 20:03

Yes - just for a bit more definition/shape, nothing dramatic, but I feel a bit naked if I haven't done them.

The only time I've ever had professional make up done (as I bridesmaid) I had to sneak to bathroom and do my brows afterwards.

Glitterfeet · 10/06/2014 20:45

I use benefit gimme brow as I have the odd grey hair. It also makes them look nice and neat.

piratecat · 10/06/2014 20:47

nyc sable is great, not chestnutty

NoglenTilLykke · 10/06/2014 20:48

no i don't.

I just pluck the odd hair from underneath to tidy up a bit.

What is going on with all the moussetache eyebrows at the moment!?

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