6/29/2023 0 Comments Shu uemura eye brow pencil![]() ![]() If you have thicker, straighter brows I would definitely recommend trying the Shu Uemura as I love the quality, staying power and spool brush.Īll in all, the quality of both of these eye brow pencils is very good, but I would definitely expect this from such prestigious cosmetic brands (and for the price). I just can’t achieve the brow shape that I like with the Shu Uemura sword style pencil. So all things considered, for me the Shiseido is still the most suited to my needs, as it has the finer tip pencil. A spool brush is my favourite for quick blending and brushing of brows, and I love that the Shu Uemura has this built in, so you have everything you need in the one pencil. Unfortunately, there is no built-in spool brush like on the Shu Uemura Brow Sword Pencil. Mostly this is because I am in a hurry to get out the door, but if I have more time the powder is easy to apply with the pointed sponge applicator and helps give more oomph to the density of the brows and also sets the pencil for longer wear. I have to admit most mornings I skip using the brow powder on the other end. This is my go-to eyebrow product in the morning as I can quickly fill in my brows and blend with the minimum of fuss. The colour can be easily blended, so that the appearance is more natural and the staying power is good. This is my second purchase of the Shiseido eyebrow pencil duo, so clearly I liked it enough to go back for more! I really like the fine tip, as it gives you the ultimate control when filling in your brows with small feathery strokes. At the other end is an eye brow powder applied with a soft sponge applicator. Shiseido Eyebrow Styling Duo ¥3,000Ī very fine pointed mechanical eyebrow pencil, with a smooth, slightly waxy formula that is easy to apply and gives a natural but dense colour. The formula is smooth and waxy, and blends really nicely with the spool brush that is conveniently built into the packaging. That said, I loved the long-wearing formula of the Shu Uemura eyebrow pencil. I think those with a straight brow shape would love this pencil, but for me I prefer more precise control and using smaller strokes. Although I use quite a bit of pencil to shape and fill out by brows, and I definitely want a fuller brow effect, this style of pencil was a little too broad and exaggerated for my brows. However, for my thin, sparse and arched brows, I found it difficult to achieve a natural shape. The thick, samurai sword pencil shape is ideal for full, straight brows, effortlessly achieving a more defined appearance. The casing also cleverly conceals a specially designed sharpener for the sword pencil. While the other end of the pencil houses a spool brush to tame the direction of the brows and blend the pencil colour. Here is what I found… Shu Uemura Brow Sword Pencil ¥4,000Īt one end is a mechanical eyebrow pencil (wind up and down mechanism, rather than a pencil you sharpen) with a unique samurai sword shape. So for those of you around the world who are interested in trying Japanese eyebrow products, I decided to trial and compare my eye brow product of choice, a mechanical pencil, from each of these prestigious brands. Luckily, two famous Japanese brands, Shiseido and Shu Uemura are widely available around the world (although with slightly higher prices). But if you live outside of Japan, access to all of the fantastic Japanese drugstore brand eye brow pencils, powders and mascara are really hard to come by. Below you'll find drugstore picks to higher-end splurges to choose from when you scroll through the 17 best brow pencils.Japanese eyebrow products are definitely some of the best (if not the best) in the world. With so many brow pencils on the market, it's an overwhelming task to find your perfect match. Napoli adds that spoolies are great for brushing up hair and blending out product.įor picking a specific brow pencil, we tapped into Los Angeles-based makeup artist Robin Back who states: "If you have sparse brows and like a natural look, then a brow pencil with a thin or pointed skinny tip will help you create hair strokes to fill in gaps." Black adds, "On the other hand, if you have thick brows and want to fill in a few gaps or emphasize their '80s look, a wide slanted tip is your best brow friend." "Pencils can be better than shadow or pomade for enhancing the look of brow hairs," he says. If you have sparse brows, or just need a little filling in action, you may want to consider adding a brow pencil to your makeup bag, but where do you start?Īccording to New York City-based makeup artist Tommy Napoli, a good eyebrow pencil comes down to your individual needs but he always recommends a wax-based pencil that has a spoolie on the other end of it. ![]() Whether we like it or not, they really do frame the face. They come in all shapes and sizes, different colors, and never forget, brows are sisters - not twins. Brows are a topic we can talk about for days. ![]()
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