While the thickness of brows goes in and out of vogue, well-groomed, natural arches framing your face will always be in style. Founder of Studio10 Makeup, Grace Fodor, shares her best eyebrow shaping tips for creating your best brows
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Best eyebrow shaping tips
Use a brow serum
Our brows can begin to thin as we age, so to address this, I highly recommend incorporating a growth serum into your daily routine.
My favourite is Beverly Hills MD Thick + Full Brow Enhancing Serum to help boost the appearance of thinning or sparse brows, provide the hair with the nutrients it needs to thrive. Or, for a full-on brows spa treatment, try RevitaLash Lash & Brow Masque.
RevitaLash Lash & Brow Masque
Top Sante verdict
Addresses the visible and physical signs of compromised lashes and brows, whether due to over-styling, daily makeup usage, or damage caused by a beauty appointment gone wrong- Fortifies hair to restore strength and bring back natural shine and vitality
- Lightweight hydration repairs moisture levels
- Supports the health of lashes and brows by conditioning and strengthening
- Provides powerful antioxidant benefits
Make the shape
While we all love to follow the latest brow trends, it’s important to stick to a shape that complements your natural features. A common myth is that you should never pluck the top of your eyebrows, but I suggest shaping from below and using brow scissors to trim the top for a more precise look. I recommend Catrice Magic Perfectors with their unique shape and sharp blades.
Catrice Magic Perfectors
Top Sante verdict
The ultimate tool for precise and effortless brow grooming – made simple. Super smooth and accurate shaping for beginners – and it’s travel-friendly!- 3 high-quality blades designed for brow shaping
- Compact design perfect for travelling
- Easy to use
- Suitable for beginners
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Fill in the gaps
Brow products can often be too warm-toned, leading to an unnatural finish. That’s why I love using my Brow Lift Perfecting Brow Pencil, which features an ash-toned pigment that provides a natural-looking finish. Its buildable formula allows you to customise your brow to your liking, and the included neutral-tone highlighter adds a subtle lift to your brow bone.
Studio10 Brow Lift Perfecting Brow Pencil
Top Sante verdict
Long-wearing and buildable, the unique ash-toned shade mimics hair, and adjusts for a true-to-you finish when you press a little firmer.- Paired with the neutral-tone highlighter to add a soft, natural lift and buildable colour
- Formulated for mature skin
- Pencil is enriched with vitamin E, as well as plant and fruit waxes
- Long-wearing smudge-free finish
Set in place
To tame and add volume to brows, 19/99 Beauty Graphite Brow Pencil, in various shades, is amazing. And to ensure your brow shape stays put throughout the day, using a brow gel is key. I highly recommend RevitaLash Hi-Def Brow Gel, which sculpts, controls and shapes your brows for long-lasting and dramatic results.
Revitalash Hi-Def Tinted Brow Gel
Top Sante verdict
A mineral tint styling gel that helps to create a fuller, bolder look by filling in sparse or thin areas and defining your brows for immediate, dramatic effect- Flexible soft-hold, polymer formula with water-resistance and long wear
- Smudge proof mineral tint and silica gel
- Semi-translucent mineral tint shade compliments most hair colours
- Unique double-ended applicator
Ink them on
If you struggle with sparse or thin brows, microblading may be an option. Microblading specialist Joana Simoes, from REJUVASKIN, explains that the microblading process involves using a handheld tool to create ultra-natural hair strokes in the upper layers of the skin. For added density and fullness, microshading can also be done by performing an additional process.
