Yes, genes did not fare well for me in many departments, heigh, hip width and of course eyebrows. My hair is naturally very dark brown but my eyebrows are medium brown and very faint. Like my eyebrow shape is full (thinking Brooke Shields) but very thin.
Then a friend who worked at the Laura Mercier counter introduced me to its brow powder duo and OMG I will NEVER go back to life without it. So let’s take a closer look.
How much it costs: $24
Where you can buy it: All Laura Mercier counters (Nordstrom, Macys, Bloomingdales) and online
What I like about it: The duo compact allows you to really mix and find your perfect shade. I use the Auburn duo and I just need a swipe of both colors to get the shade that works for me. And trust me it’s easy to overdue it if you get too aggressive with mixing the colors. But the right amount help it look really natural. And because you don’t use a lot of product each day, it lasts FOREVER. Okay well not forever but for a pretty long time. I’m still using the original duo compact I bought at least six months ago. Color still looks fresh and the compact doesn’t get mushy or look “old.”
What I don’t like about it: Honestly, I’ve been pretty happy with this overall. The only thing is to really practice and get to know what color looks best on you and how much to use each day. In the beginning, I had a few SCARY eyebrow color days. Just ask my friends :)
To help get “styled’ eyebrow look all day, I’ve also used Laura Mercier’s Eye Brown Gel ($19) to keep the eyebrow hair shaped all day and I use a Sephora Professional brush (similar to this one) to apply it. I was happy with the Gel but it’s not really necessary. I’ve had the same results without using it too.
Do you shade in your eyebrows or know anyone else who does? I thought it was crazy at first but I’m a firm believer now!
