Canmake Mix Eyebrow in Soft Brown

Hello dears!

Some may say that they have a hard time perfecting their eyeliner or blending their eyeshadows, but for me, I find doing my brows more difficult. It's not eyebrows in general, but my own brows because they are quite thick and the hair strands are very, very dark so making it look "natural" can be tricky, especially since there are uneven areas near the tail part.

I haven't found my "holy grail" when it comes to my brow makeup so I'm open to try out different products and brands. I already found some good ones but I still want to try more. So while I was browsing some makeup from Lunasol, we saw their brow powder palette which contains different shades. I thought it was cute and useful, but I don't think it's something that's for me during that time because I think my dark brows do not need the lighter shades. But a few weeks later, I was browsing makeup again at Landmark and saw Canmake's selection of brow palettes and I thought, "this is pretty affordable (compared to Lunasol's) so it wouldn't hurt if I buy one to try." So I did purchase one...

Canmake Mix Eyebrow

Bought this for PhP 490.00. The shade I bought is in Soft Brown because I think it's the shade closest to my current hair color.

To learn more about the product, check out the product info from the website:

You can use just this one item for everything from eyebrow make-up to nose-shadow!!!

Mix the three graduated shades to create a color as unique as you are.

Highlight your eye make-up and create natural shadows the way you want.

• You can mix the three light and dark shades of powder to adjust the shade and create one that is perfect for your own eyebrow color.

• The powder has a moist texture, so it clings to your skin, without dispersing.

You can create color in exactly the place you want it.

• The nose-shadow blends in well to your skin, highlighting your natural shadows, bringing out your features and emphasizing your eye make-up.

• Compact comes with a handy double-ended brush and applicator tip.

[01] Yellow Brown

A yellowish-brown that blends well 

into your skin.

The perfect color for those with brightly colored hair. For a neat, cool impression.

[02] Natural Brown

A standard brown that can be used with all types of make-up.

The perfect color for those with natural hair color.

For a girlish, feminine impression.

[03] Soft Brown

An ash-brown that blends in well with your natural eyebrow color. The ideal color for those with darker hair color.

For the soft-looking eyebrows of 

a natural beauty.

[04] Grayish Brown

A grayish brown that gives a soft finish, despite the darkness of the shade.

For those with black to dark brown hair.

The product comes in a transparent, hard plastic. I like the simplicity and the practicality of the design. It's travel-friendly and you easily get to see the shades of the palette.

It also contains a double-ended applicator that I rarely use because it's too small. The brush has very soft bristles though!

The reflective material that sort of act as a mirror doesn't really work as well, but that's not such a big deal for me. 

This is the palette. As you can see, the shades are neutral colors. Each shade can be pretty useful as mentioned in the product info. The center shade is a good contour product for the nose and all three can be used as eyeshadow (especially to add definition and a deeper set pair of eyes). See photo below for swatches.

It's quite pigmented but not too strong to overpower the brows. I like the consistency because the finish isn't too bold but it still gives enough color to fill in the brows.

Below are photos of how the product performs on my difficult brows:

Bare brows

With only the darkest shade

This is how I normally use it. The darkest shade fills the gaps without looking too odd.

With the other shades + a brow mascara

This is how I wear all three shades if I apply brow mascara. Without it, the blackness of the hair strands do not go well with the lighter shades. 

This product can stay the whole day on my brows without retouching, even on my oily skin! If you use it as contour product or eyeshadow, you might need to use a makeup primer first to extend it's lasting power.

I really think that this is a good product and I believe that it's something that I will recommend if anybody asks me what brow powder product to check out. Unfortunately, I think pencils or brow cream/liquid/gel type of brow products work better for my thick, dark brows. 

Have you tried the Canmake Mix Eyebrow? Which shade? What brow product do you use?

Cheers,

DAWN

Mini Review: BYS Brow Definition Kit 3

Hello ladies,

It hasn't been long since I've shifted my favorite brow tool from pencil to a palette, and this little kit from BYS has got me into thinking this might be my holy grail.

Sorry about the dirty product, I forgot to take a photo of it prior to testing it. So this brow kit has a black, a brown, a flesh color, and a wax to help the color stick better.

Here are some product information and instructions on how to use.

It has quite a high color pay-out, just one dab and it cover the whole of my eyebrow (well one eyebrow). It needs a little getting used to as it's easy to over do it. So when using it, I advise doing it one dab at a time until you're satisfied with the intensity. And if you're still not happy about the intensity or want it to look really strong and lasting, mix the wax in.

Here is a picture of my brows bare (above) and then with the product (below).

It's also very hard to erase and lasts the whole day long. Also, it doesn't stick onto other things when your face starts getting oily.

I really like this product and would definitely buy another one once it runs out but I think it will take a while before I'd need to buy a refill. Hopefully, they don't discontinue it.

Cheers,

LIZ

The Body Shop Brow & Liner Kit

Good evening ladies,

I once watched a video about make-up saying that you should never go out of the house without doing your brows. Frankly, I haven't been doing that until last year. Anyway, I've been trying out a lot of eyebrow pencils and brow pens. So this is my first brow kit.

So here is the kit opened.

It is packaged like a pressed powder compact with a mirror  attached to the lid.

There are two colors available in the kit, brown and black.

Here they are swatched.

And a fold-able two ended brush: an angled brush on the curved side, and a fine tipped brush on the straight side.

The angled brush is mostly used for shaping the brows but may also be used for putting on a thick line on your lids.

The fine tipped brush is mostly used for lining the eyelids but may also be useful for filling up those small gaps on really full brows.

Since I have sparse lids, I mostly use the angled brush. I haven't actually used the product as an eye liner, so I can't comment much on how it performs as an eyeliner.

As a brow liner, it works great. The color transfers quickly on the skin and can be blended out well. Here it is on Dawn's brows.

You can also mix the two colors together which I mostly do. Anyway, the color lasts throughout the day, even after your face has oiled up to the max, your brows are still perfectly done. Clean up is easy as well.

Though I do like the performance of this, I do prefer pencils and brow pens over this one as I cannot bring it along with me as easily as the other two. Also it's easier and more convenient to use the pencils. But I guess since it lasts longer than the pencils, it's better suited for makeup for formal events and what not.

Anyway, that's it for this short review...

So how about you? How do you do your brows?

Cheers,

LIZ

Review : Snoe What's Up Brow! Water Resistant Eyebrow Gel Corrector

Hello lovelies!

Eyebrows can make or break one's face so finding the right brow shape and keeping them clean and neat is always important. It's also important to find the perfect "buddy" to help shape your brows and fill-in gaps if there are any.

I've used various forms of eyebrow makeup. From brow pencils and brow gels, to powder shadows and liquid forms. I can't say which one is the best. It probably varies from each person on what works well on them. Some may find pencils easier because they are faster to apply. Some may think powder forms look more natural. It all comes down to the person in my opinion.

For me, I have oily skin and I also have full bangs so my brow makeup gets ruined if I use products that smudge easily. So I was leaning on buying this waterproof brow product from Make Up For Ever. My sister has one and it is very long lasting.

But luckily, I found a more affordable version from Snoe before splurging my savings on a MUFE!

Snoe What's Up Brow! Water Resistant Eyebrow Gel Corrector

This is Php 899.00. Still a bit expensive for a small product but you won't think it is if you compare it to MUFE's! :P

So let's check the packaging first.

I've been a fan of Snoe packaging. They make locally made products look really good! Comparable to products abroad. Good job, Snoe! 

The important info like manufacturing dates, ingredients and precautionary advices are labeled on the box. You can also check them out on their website.

What I love about this set is that it came with applicators.

The brushes are very useful and soft. The slanted brush for filling-in the gaps and the thin one to do those feathery strokes that look like hair.

The Snoe What's Up Brow! Water Resistant Eyebrow Gel Corrector is available in two shades—Ochre and Khaki. My sister and I bought both! :D

Swatch on my hand 

Left: Ochre

Right: Khaki

When spread-out

I bought the Ochre one, the darker shade, because I have very annoying, thick brow hair.

Here's what it looks like on my brows:

Bare brow

With the product

My sister, on the other hand, has thinner brow hair and a lighter shade of hair so Khaki suits her more.

And here's how Khaki performs on my sister's brow:

Bare brow

with the gel corrector in Khaki

Be careful in application because if you put too much on the brush, your brows will look too dark and fake. Just start with little strokes 'til you get the hang of it. Just follow the instructions labeled on the box and you can achieve better looking set of brows.

Is it water resistant? Yes. No need to worry if you're sweating from the hot sun or if it's drizzling out. Does it stay on my oily skin? Yes it does. Really impressed with its good, no, GREAT staying power! 

So let's make things short and clear.

What I LIKE:

- With good application techniques, the brows look clean and natural

- Very good staying power and it's water resistant

- Locally available

- Comes with two good brushes

- Packaging

What I am NEUTRAL about:

- The price. It looks expensive but it's actually like a dupe of an even more expensive product.

What I DON'T LIKE:

- May take some practice to get the brows look more natural 

(but it is sooo worth it)

 - Only available in 2 shades. My sister and I both agreed that the perfect shade for me is actually a mixture of the two shades.

So would I buy again?

Yes. A very easy yes for me.

And that's my review on the Snoe What's Up Brow! Water Resistant Eyebrow Gel Corrector. What do you think of this review? Have you tried the one from MUFE or from other brands? 

Cheers,

DAWN

The Body Shop's Brow & Liner Kit and New Lipgloss Promo

Hello Ladies!

The Body Shop is having this amazing promo for us to get those perfectly groomed brows and kissable lips!

Check out this TBS promo poster for more details:

I haven't tried any of these products yet but they do look really nice, right?

If you want to try them out, then you are in luck! 

These are currently on a promo -  Php200 off on our Brow & Liner kit, and our new lip gloss until Jan. 31, 2013.

So drop by your nearest The Body Shop Branch to avail this products. :)

Do tell me what you think of these products when you do! :D

Cheers!

DAWN

Makeup Shopping @ Watsons MOA

 Bought various makeup today! Yay!!! Sooo love our purchases! :)

Majolica Majorca Pressed Pore Cover Powder (Don't you just adore their packaging?! I'm so in-love with their designs!)

 Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes Quad Palette in 4D784

And when you buy their products worth more then Php1000, you get a free purse or vanity kit/bag. I love it! So sparkly!!

Wet 'n Wild Gel Pot in Black

 Maybelline Long Extrene Stiletto Waterproof Mascara

 Maybelline Hypercurl Volume Express Mascara

 Maybelline Brow Kit

 Nichido Eye Pencil

 Some more necessities. :P

 A Transparent Bubble Umbrella! I've always wanted one! :P

Also bought some tops from Calliope that are on sale!

And had a very delish dinner at Gumbo.

And their Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake and Creme Brulee are just heavenly! :)

We also had our hair cut today. Not much major changes. :P

Fun fun day! Been a while since we bought these much makeup. We're quite disappointed that MAC removed their Back2MAC promo. :( But oh well, we're still very happy with all these purchases! :)

Cheers,

DAWN and TRACE