What’s on your brows? MAC Concrete Eyeshadow Review and Swatch
Eyebrows are so important in framing our pretty faces! But I have to admit that they’re my ultimate weakness! You know that quote “brows are sisters not twins”? Well I swear my sisters aren’t even blood related. One of my eyebrows likes to grow neatly in one direction while it’s evil sister likes to grow in multiple directions making it incredibly hard to groom and manage. Not only that, considering how much hair I have everywhere else, my eyebrows are quite sparse! The hair themselves are thick but there aren’t too many of them. Most likely my crazy brows are due to user error and I’m the one not doing a good job grooming/filling them in… and it’s probably time that I go see a professional but until then I’d like to share with you what I’ve been using on my brows!
MAC Concrete Eyeshadow $15
Yup, I use MAC Concrete eyeshadow to fill in my brows. It’s a nice muted taupe brown that works well with my dark dark hair. I prefer to keep mine separate in its pot since it’s used exclusively for my brows. MAC Concrete is easy to blend and fill and also to wipe off if I go a little overboard.
Swatch of MAC Concrete eyeshadow
The only other type of eyebrow filler that I’ve used is a powder pigment from Bare Minerals. I prefer MAC Concrete eyeshadow because it’s easier to use and much less messy than dealing with loose powder. I have been thinking about trying out pencils and gels lately… but I do like how I can build up the color with Concrete eyeshadow depending on my mood. We’ll see!
Here are the two different brushes that I alternate between. Currently I’m using my goat hair brush (on the left) because it picks up much more pigment. I prefer the synthetic brush (on the right) when I want a softer smooth application. I guess it really depends on my mood. :]
Can you tell which one is the “evil sister” brow?
It’s the splotchy one on the left! Boo!
If you’re new to brows, I’d recommend starting off with a powder filler like MAC Concrete eyeshadow so that you can start off with a soft finish. Sometimes going from nothing to super bold brows can make you feel strange- like the first time you tried a red lipstick. It may take some time getting used to seeing yourself with bolder, darker brows but don’t worry, you’ll get used to it soon enough.
Here’s a little chart to help you start shaping your brows. You can use your eyebrow brush to help figure out the lines on your face.
Source: beautylish.com via Soo on Pinterest
What do you usually use to fill in your brows? Are your brows pretty easy to manage or are they difficult like mine? Let me know in the comments below!
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Oh I am REALLY serious about my brows! I have a huge amount of brow products and I’m always looking. (I’m Asian with dark hair and NC15-20 or B10 in Chanel) If I were to list all of the items I have, this reply would be way too long! I bounce between Anastasia, Cle de Peau, Lancôme and Mac currently. (Wow, sounds like a lot!) I have to say that I have Concrete, but I can only use it on my tail. I look like Groucho Marx, even with a very light hand! I think it’s because I’m so fair. I prefer Omega or Coquette, singly or mixed, depending on the look and my mood. You wrote about having unruly brows, have you tried Anastasia’s or Susan Posnick’s brow gel or MAC’s brow wax? Much better than Tweezerman’s Brow Mousse.
Rose
January 15, 2013
Hey Rose! I’ll have to try out Omega/Coquette to see how it works for me. I do have a small sample of Anastasia’s brow gel but don’t find myself reaching for it very often. Do you do your own brows or do you get them done seasonally?
Soo Jin
January 15, 2013
Hi Soo-Jin! I do my own brows but if I am feeling they are out of control, I do get them done. Maybe twice a year?? I am very picky about my brows!! If you’re considering waxing, be sure to be very clear about how much time you want to spend time doing your brows everyday, products you’re willing to use, and if you mind maintaining trimmed (or dyed) brows. My brows are pretty well-behaved (unless I have smushed them against my pillow from sleeping hard), so I keep them un-trimmed and just use powder or pencil. (Another fave I use is the Anastasia Brow Wiz in Ash Blonde and Medium Ash and her powder in Medium Ash.) I have done the trimmed brows, dyeing them, etc. While it looked great, it was more maintenance than I was willing to put in. If you need advice on products, I have tried LOTS of products, let me know!
Rose
January 16, 2013
BTW, you have nice brows! Very youthful shape!
Rose
January 16, 2013
Aw thanks Rose! Whatever helps me look/stay young, haha!
Soo Jin
January 18, 2013
Wet n’ Wild Brow Kit in Ash is amazing and cheap. It has really good, non-redish powders that I normally find in brow kits.
N
January 17, 2013
Thanks for the suggestion! Red-tone brows are definitely a no-no for me, haha.
Soo Jin
January 18, 2013