Hi there! Happy Wesnesday!
I am constantly changing up my makeup, and lately I’ve really been loving my brows! I’ve used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow on and off for about a year, but just recently I’ve been using it nonstop.
What I Do:
I comb my brows in the general direction I want them to be with a spoolie brow brush (basically a brush that looks like a clean mascara wand). Then I dip my brush into my Dip Brow Pomade in Taupe and hold the brush vertical to brush the brow hairs closest to my nose up in their natural direction. I then use the brush horizontally and outline the lower part of my brows and then use the brush to push that product up so that I don’t end up using too much or creating too harsh of a look. I then usually set my brows with a clear brow gel, just incase they decide to get crazy ; )
Why I Love It:
I can get big, full, and defined brows without them looking overly harsh or painted on. I definitely always go lighter than you would think you need and slightly lighter than your brows to avoid them looking too harsh. A lot of people think they should buy their exact brow color, but I have had much better results going a bit lighter than my natural brows.
As always, thank you for reading! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!
Kayla Monville says
So here is my question I have been meaning to ask for a while. Background: I currently use Bare Minerals products for my foundation, bronzer and then cheap eyeliner (that I love) and not sure of the current mascara but I am thinking of starting over and trying something with better coverage. By the middle of my day, my makeup needs to be retouched, and I don’t have time for that. So looking for basics ( I don’t want a lot). There is so much out there and you have advertised so much that I am like ugh, where should I go what should I try. I want new brushes, new foundation, bronzer (the basics). I like my eye liner and mascara isn’t a big deal to me! So what would you say I need to do? Does this make sense? Love your blog!
leahtackles@gmail.com says
Hi there Kayla!!
Thank you SO much for reaching out! I love questions 😀
Brushes:
Drugstore: Elf Cosmetics has some SERIOUSLY good brushes for $1-5!!! I really love their eye shadow brushes, and their small stipple brush is great if you like cream blush or highlight. You can find them online or at Meijer, Walmart or on their website. I also think that It Cosmetics makes really nice mid price range brushes. And Sigma brushes are my absolute favorite! Also, if you haven’t tried a Beauty Blender or similar makeup sponge like the one from It Cosmetics, I highly suggest it. If you had to have just 5 basic brushes I would say : Foundation brush or sponge, blush brush, contour/bronzer brush, basic eye shadow brush, and blending eye shadow brush.
Foundation: What is your skin type? That plays a big factor. For Drugstore I love Revlon ColorStay Foundation or Whipped Foundation, Covergirl 3 in 1, and for High End my absolute favorite is Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation!
Bronzer: For drugstore I like NYC Sunny Bronzer (SUPER cheap & it’s really pigmented) but high end I like Tarte Park Ave Princess, Too Faced Chocolate Solie, or Benefit bronzers
Does that help? If not ask more I don’t mind a bit! Have a wonderful day!