Review: Peripera Wholly Deep Ink Brow

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Peripera Wholly Deep Ink Brow! I actually got this brow product in one of my Beauteque BB Bags and was so intrigued by it that I knew that I had to review it.

Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in the shade Granite! I actually inherited this product from my lovely sister in law who bought it for herself but just found it too intense. I know this product has been around forever and I'm definitely not the first or the last person to talk about it, but I use this quite a lot and really do enjoy using it, so I thought it was definitely worth reviewing!

Review: Etude House Brow Contouring Kit

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Etude House Brow Contouring Kit! I picked up this brow kit because my old favourite Etude House brow kit was about 4-5 years old and really needed to be replaced, even though I hadn't even hit pan!

Provided for Review: Etude House Tint My Brow Gel

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Etude House Tint My Brow Gel in the shade Grey Brown! This product was kindly sent to me for review by BB Cosmetic, but I've been itching to try this brow tint out since it came out!

Review: ELF Eyebrow Kit

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Today I'm going to be talking about the ELF Eyebrow Kit! I have almost used the entire gel pan on this brow kit, so thought this would be the perfect time to talk about it!

Review: Etude House My Beauty Tool Brushes

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Today I'm going to be talking about some of the Etude House My Beauty Tool Brushes from the original collection. I purchased these two years ago so they're looking a little less sparkly than when I purchased them, but at least it shows that I've been using them! ^.^

This is what they looked like initially, so fluffy and smooth looking! I paid around $2-3USD for each brush two years ago, though they're now a little more expensive.

Oblique Shadow Brush

This brush is really handy for applying shadows to the outer V of the eye and blending that inwards. I found with both of the fluffy brushes that they did shed a fair bit which isn't ideal, and they also lost the silken look and feel they started with which makes them feel a little scratchy on the eyes.

Eye Contour Brush

This seems to be the most similar brush to the new and improved 310 Eye Brush Base! This brush is really good for packing colour onto the lid and blending it out gently. Again, this brush did shed and become a little scratchy over time.

Concealer Eyeliner Brush

I don't find this brush so helpful because I don't generally use gel liner or use angled brushes for concealer, but I have used it with a gel liner and it worked perfectly fine.

Oblique Line Brush

This brush has been replaced with the 351 Eyebrow Brush! This one looks so well loved because it's the brush that I used the most. I used this to fill in my brows for almost a whole year until I got another brush that just had a more convenient longer handle. It worked really well, I just preferred to have a longer handle on my brushes.

 What I Love

- Very inexpensive at $2-3USD each

- All brushes work as intended

- Quite cute, of course!

What I Don't Love

- Mini size (short handles)

- Shedding on fluffier brushes

- Fluffy brushes get scratchy

Final Thoughts

These are brilliant brushes for beginners! Since they are under $10USD a brush I personally find them quite inexpensive (even better since mine were under $3) and they are a great way of trying out what brush types you like for different applications before perhaps moving on to some of the more expensive brushes, rather than just going in blind and whipping out $40-50 per brush. I found that these brushes did their job really well, but the did get a little scratchy after washing them a few times. They'll do the job for maybe a year, but then they probably need replacing if you've used them enough.

I would definitely recommend these brushes for any Princesses that are looking for inexpensive brushes for beginners, or looking to try out some different types of brushes and don't want to waste money trying expensive brushes. :3

I hope all of my Princesses have had an amazing 2015, and I'm so excited for all of the new adventures to come in 2016! 

Review: Etude House Color My Brows 1: Rich Brown

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Etude House Color My Brows in the shade 1: Rich Brown! I've previously reviewed the Benefit Gimme Brow which I adore, and I'm going to compare them at the end of the review!

First Impression: Meow Cosmetics Brow Beaters

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Meow Cosmetics Brow Beaters! I only bought two shades to try out, but there are eight shades in the entire range!

What Does It Do?

"Specially formulated to cling to your brush, enhance and control your brows!

Brow-taming mineral wonders!  You asked for them and we listened.  Our new Brow Beaters Brow Powders have an entirely different feel than any other product we have ever offered.  They are totally matte, yet soft and blendable.  Specially formulated to tame and color intensify your brow, beautifully.  Their unique texture clings to your brush for easy application and accuracy.  You'll wonder what you did without them!" (1)

Review: Tony Moly 7 Days Tatoo Eyebrow

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Today I'm going to be talking about Tony Moly's 7 Days Tatoo Eyebrow! If you're frowning at my spelling of tattoo, I'm aware of how to spell it, but this product is spelt "tatoo", and no, I don't know why. This product very nearly made it into my "Fail Product Reviews" because it just doesn't last for 7 days. But I still find value in using this product, so here we are! ^.^
I was incredibly interested to read the product description from Kococolor which was a little different to the other companies product description. I really commend them for making these additions (highlighted) to the description because since I find this product quite different to what it claims.

"TonyMoly 7 Days Tattoo Eyebrow Pen Temporary Liquid Tattoo
Mild ion pigments and a high molecule polymer absorbs into your skin and stays on for 3~4 days.
You can go swimming or take a long bath without worries!!
It’s made with natural ingredients so it’s hypo-allergenic and safe to use.
It dyes skin cell and naturally fades in 3~4 days.

#1 Natural Brown for light/fair skin tone with light brown to Warm tone, Orange tone hair color.  No good for blond hair.  If your hair is blond, it may look red or orange.

#2 Dark Brown for Normal to dark/tanned skin tone with medium to dark hair color.

‘7-day tattoo’ is name of the product and it does not actually last 7 days.  With proper usage, it will last 3~4 days.  *No good for blond hair.

How to Use
Use before going to bed at night.
After washing face, towel dry.   Do not put on your skincare products as it may decrease the effect of tattoo eyebrow. Don’t let the brush tip get any dirt, oil, or water.
With the brush tip, slowly draw and fill your eyebrows to make desired shape.
First application should be drawn darker than your regular eyebrow makeup.
If you need to fix the shape, please do so before drying completely.
Don’t put on your skincare products directly on the eyebrows while drying 7 Days Tattoo.
Go to bed without washing it off.
Approximately 6 hours after the application, the color will settle on your skin.
Re-apply as needed in 3~4days for a continual tattoo effect.

Color or results may vary depending on skin types.

**Do not use as an eyeliner.

**While using this product, do not use scrub directly on the eyebrows." (1)

I chose the colour Dark Brown because while I have very, very dark brown coloured hair, my eyebrows are black. I'm very pleased that this is a cool toned brown rather than a warm toned brown, because I much prefer cool tones on my brows. ^.^ The tip is very fine, allowing me to create small single hair strokes on my brows. It gives a very natural finish!

My left eyebrow has a scar right where my arch should be, which means I shape my eyebrows a little differently due to the fact that there is scar tissue there, which doesn't hold powder or grow any hair. The Tattoo Eyebrow does stick to the scar tissue (yay!) but it does wear off faster there than anywhere else on my brows.

While using this product, I found that I could not wash my brows at all. I use a clarisonic, and on the morning of Day 3 I used my clarisonic in the shower and cleaned the tops of my brows a little, resulting in a lot of lost colour.

My right eyebrow is quite full, but is a little misshapen under the arch from beauticians over plucking when I was a teen. The Tatoo Eyebrow works quite well on this brow since there is no scar tissue.

For both brows the colour lasts well as long as you don't cleanse it, or rub them while they're wet. You can totally shower and rinse your face, or swim with this product staying strong and bold, it won't bleed or run either! However, the colour fades for sure after day 4. It starts to get very orange, day 5 looks really yellow, almost like a bruise and by Day 6 the colour is completely gone.

The best way to use this product is to just touch up when you need it. This will stop any patches from going too discoloured or loosing colour all together. I like to touch up in the morning rather than at night because I sleep on my face, and it makes the colour smudge a little!

What I Love

- I can go to sleep with eyebrows and wake up with eyebrows

- Easy to apply

- Inexpensive ($9USD)

- Super easy to make natural, single stroke brow hairs
- Water-proof, swim and shower proof

What I Don't Love

- Have to be so delicate around the tattoo colouring so it doesn't rub off

- Fades after 4 days
- Fades to orange and yellow tones, not the best looking

- Not so much product in the pen, maybe 10 brow applications

Final Thoughts

I both love and hate this product! I love that it's super easy to apply, adheres well to scar tissue and bald patches, and that it's waterproof! It makes travelling an absolute breeze (especially if you are flying because it's quite a lot smaller than an brow palette!), but I don't like that I have to be really aware of not cleaning my eyebrows accidentally while cleaning my face. I think this is an amazing product for people who are lazy in the morning, because you can do your eyebrows, sleep, and wake up looking fabulous! ^.^

Review: Benefit Gimme Brow

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Today I'm going to be talking about Benefit's Gimme Brow! I purchased this product because sometimes I'm very very lazy and don't feel like doing my makeup thoroughly, but also don't feel like looking homeless. Quick fix products like this brow fiber gel help me pop on a little bit of makeup while sitting at the red light on my way to work, without sacrificing my beloved sleep.

This brow gel is housed in a small tube that looks like a miniature mascara, and comes with a cute polka dotted box that is twice as big as the brow gel itself. Since I bought this teeny weeny product in an actual store during the Christmas season, it also came packaged in this ultra cute box closed off with a bow! I'm such a sucker for cute packaging!

"Bring on the brows! This innovative brush-on fiber gel adheres to skin & hair…creating brows where before there were none. It builds easily for thick, lush arches, thanks to a tapered brush for blending & precision tip for shaping. Available in two shades.

INNOVATIVE BRUSH-ON FIBER GEL:
• Water resistant 
• Long-wearing
• Natural-looking
• Buildable

97% said brows looked fuller
100% said it was smudge proof
100% said it looked natural
94% said results were long-wearing" (1)

I find the packaging pretty cute and very practical, although it does seem quite expensive for the size. This is the perfect size to slip into my handbag for touch ups or as part of my makeup emergency kit (which is a legit thing). The applicator for this brow gel is ultra small, smaller than my brows are! I thought I would be able to see little fibers on the brush in the close up photos, but this just looks like a plain brow gel.

Before I got my grabby hands on this product, I used to use a brown mascara to quickly tame my brows in the morning. If you have dark hair like me, a brown mascara isn't a bad option, and if you've accidentally purchased a brown mascara instead of a black one this is a great way to use it up!

Gimme Brow is really easy to use, a quick comb through the brows is enough to put a little colour in them and smooth any unruly hairs down. A second comb through builds up the volume and colour of the brows, but a third coating results in stiff, chunky looking brows. 

This product is great for natural, full looking brows, and also works quite well for brows with scars. I have a scar from Chicken Pox in the middle of this brow, which results in a quite different looking brow than the other! This product helps thicken up my brows and makes the scar a lot less noticeable.

What I Love

- Easy to use
- Buildable
- Portable travel size
- Great for thin eyebrows, or brows with scars

What I Don't Love

- Moderately expensive ($45NZD)
- Too small and too expensive to be used everyday

Final Thoughts

I quite like Benefit's Gimme Brow! I find it easy to use, buildable, and it's a nice travel size. I love that it helps cover up the scar in my eyebrow (gels and powders won't stick to the scar tissue), but it is so expensive for such a small size! Truthfully, in a pinch, a brown mascara works almost as well as this fiber gel (albeit a little stiffer feeling than the gel), and for a much gentler price for my poor wallet, but the Benefit Gimme Brow is a lovely product nevertheless!  ^.^

Have you used a brow fiber gel before? What was your experience like?