HD Brows Brow Beater

I'd never considered using a brow gel before, not really seeing that they would be of much use to me and my naturally quite full, dark brows. In fact, as I mentioned in a recent post, I had never really done anything to my eyebrows besides plucking, until the outer edges began to thin and I had to start filling them in.

When HD Brows Brow Beater popped through my door as part of a My Beautie competition win (big thanks to them) I was obviously more than happy to crack it open and see what it was all about - and I'm glad I did.

At an RRP of £14.95, Brow Beater is about the size of your average mascara tube, and contains a clear gel which is applied with the curved, bristled wand.

The first time I used this, I really had to rethink my opinion on products like these, as it left my brows looking so perfectly groomed and polished that I knew it would fast become a daily staple. It doesn't leave the brows feeling at all sticky or crispy, but it does keep them in place for the whole day. Along with my MUA Pro Brow kit, it's now an every day must and I hate going without it.

If you've never tried a spot of brow grooming before then I'd highly recommend that you do. Beautifully groomed brows can make all the difference to your face.

Have you tried anything from HD Brows before? 

What, if anything, does your daily brow routine involve?

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MUA Pro Brow Kit

I have always had naturally quite thick, dark brows, so for years I couldn't see the point in defining them any more than they already were. However, in the last couple of years, the outer parts have become quite sparse, so it became apparent that something needed to be done. For some time, I experimented with pencils and eyeshadows, but nothing gave me the natural look I wanted - until I found this little beaut.

The MUA Pro Brow Kit  (excuse me for not being able to restrain myself long enough to photograph it before use, but frankly I think a used product just shows that I really do like it anyway) consists of three different powders and a wax. The three powders can be mixed according to the colour of the individual's brows, but MUA also recommend that you use the lightest shade just beneath the brow for a bit of  a highlight. You can then use the wax to give your brows a bit of a groom and set them in place.

Personally, I tend to use the darkest shade to fill in the gaps in my brows, and have now taken to going over them for a bit of definition, as contrary to my earlier beliefs, it actually does make a huge difference, framing my face and leaving me feeling much more polished.

The kit also comes complete with a little angled brush and a miniature pair of tweezers to keep any stray hairs in check. For me, the brush isn't very helpful, as it's far too flimsy to get an accurate brow shape, so I have taken to using a different one from my own collection.

As far as the wax goes, it's fair to say I haven't given it much of a chance, as I received my kit in the post at the same time as my HD Brows Brow Beater gel, which is absolutely fantastic for grooming the brows and keeps them in place all day (review coming soon). I have tried the wax on one or two occasions, but between the two Brow Beater definitely wins.

All in all, a great little kit with everything you need to keep your brows looking their best (except maybe a decent brush). While I don't necessarily make use of all elements of the product, if I was going away for the weekend and packing light then this would more than do the job. The powders and highlighter have now become staples in my every day routine, giving me a groomed but natural look (no scouse-brows here, thank you very much) and I would hate to be without this kit.

At just £3.50, this is an absolute steal, so if you're looking for something to help you achieve beautiful brows then this is a really, really good place to start.

Do you groom your brows or leave them as they are?

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