Even style icons have their bad days. You may not think so, but it’s true. Look at Blake Lively for example. Normally swanning about with perfect hair and make-up, enjoying the triumph of being many a designer’s muse, we caught a shot of her that made many in the bh office gasp – with an added chest clutch to match.
“But… but – she’s got no brows!” one observant bh-er exclaimed. It’s true; this recent snap of Miss Lively does look as though there’s something missing indeed. At first I admit I couldn’t quite put my finger on it – but you just can’t stop staring once you figure out that her brows have been well, muted…
Why would someone do this you ask? Well, I don’t know exactly. Even though my beauty regime is chock full to the brim already, I made a vow to tend to my brows a long time ago and each morning I always allow time for a little brow maintenance – I just don’t feel finished without it. So, with that in mind, I thought it only fair to share my brow know-how with Blake (and all of you too so you don’t make the same mistake!).
Tip #1 – It looks as though you have foundation stuck in your brows there, Blake. After I’ve applied my foundation I always get a wet wipe and wipe across my brows, removing any foundation or powder that may have been caught in the hairs.
Tip #2 – If you don’t want to rock ultra-defined Camilla Belle brows that’s fine! Just opt for an untinted brow gel or a lighter brow powder that you can use to make them look natural. We love Prestige Cosmetics Brow Perfection Revitalising Clear Brow Gel and glo minerals Brow Powder Duos for this (two shades means you can create a more natural or a more structured look.)
Tip #3 – If you have brows that tend to look ‘messy’ or unstructured at times, opt for a brow product with a ‘spoolie’ on the end. A ‘spoolie’ is a mascara brush style of brush that is used to brush your brows into place before shading and setting them with a brow powder or gel. We love Benefit Instant Brow Pencil and Revlon ColorStay® Eyebrow Liner for fitting the bill.
Which celebrity do you think has had the biggest brow fail?
What are your top tips for great brows?
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