An eyebrow pencil is familiar to girls who actively use decorative cosmetics to create their image. In line with fashion trends, the eyebrows should be wide and natural looking.
How to choose an eyebrow pencil, how to sharpen, how to use
If your eyebrows do not create the desired effect, you will have to arm yourself with a special pencil to make them the correct shape and attractive.
An eyebrow pencil is a universal cosmetic tool, undoubtedly present in every woman's cosmetic bag.
And not surprising, because eyebrow makeup can create the perfect look or ruin it completely. This cosmetic product is designed to correct irregular contours and add color to the eyebrows.
When choosing a pencil, you should pay attention to its shape.
The cosmetic market offers classic slate and mechanical pencils. The former require constant sharpening, the latter are equipped with a twisting mechanism, similar to that used in lipstick packaging. A mechanical pencil is consumed faster than a slate pencil and makes it impossible to create a thin line.
When working with a slate pencil, there is a sharpening problem. To simplify this procedure, you can put the pencil in the freezer for half an hour and then sharpen it with a special sharpener.
Waterproof pencil
The waterproof pencil is suitable for girls who need perfect makeup for a long time. It provides a long-lasting graphic make-up that can be removed with a special tool.
With this liner, you can be sure that your eyebrows will not lose their shape in the heat or winter cold.
Powder pencil (powder pencil)
A powder pencil is great for filling in the shape of an eyebrow, but not for a well-defined outline. Sufficiently dry texture is suitable for owners of oily skin.
The created eyebrow shape will not be lost, and the powdery effect will create a natural look.
Wax pencil
An eyebrow wax pencil is a must for girls whose eyebrows can be called naughty.
The texture of the wax allows you to securely fix the hairs, and the coloring pigment adds the missing color.
Pencil with brush
The brush is placed on the cap or the tip of the pencil, so you don't waste time looking for it when making up your eyebrows.
The pencil itself corrects the eyebrow, and its addition gently blends the strokes and neatly sets the hairs.
Pencil marker
A highlighter pencil will be needed for women who prefer expressive graphic makeup. The felt-tip pen format creates crisp, thin lines that make the brows nearly flawless.
It takes some skill to use an eyebrow pencil, but the results are worth it.
Highlighter pencil
Such an eyebrow pencil usually works in a duet with another tool. In most cases, the lead is beige.
The pencil is suitable for correcting irregularities in the shape of the eyebrows, hiding minor imperfections and making the look more rested.
Automatic (mechanical) pencil
A mechanical eyebrow pencil is suitable for those who consider themselves a pro in drawing shapes. The pencil lead is not very thin, so you will have to work on the accuracy of the eyebrow contour.
Such a pencil does not require sharpening, which is convenient if you take it with you.
Do not over-twist the lead, as the thin rod breaks easily. The disadvantage of such a tool is its rapid consumption.
Pencil tattoo (permanent pencil)
The pencil, which is particularly durable, is suitable for active and busy girls. Having done your makeup in the morning, you don't have to worry about the appearance of your eyebrows until late in the evening.
Experts consider it to be quite a worthy replacement for permanent makeup. Such a pencil requires special clarity when creating the shape of the eyebrows.
Fixing pencil
An eyebrow fixing pencil is similar to a wax pencil, but, unlike it, usually has no color.
A transparent lead is used exclusively to create the correct shape, and color is added to the eyebrows using a special powder or shadow.
Gel pencil
This format of a cosmetic product is rightfully recognized by consumers as one of the most popular. The pencil in gel format easily creates the desired shape. The color is natural, but not conspicuous.
In this case, it is necessary to choose the right shade, since a mistake will nullify all efforts. The wrong eyebrow shade cannot be hidden with this pencil.
Shaded pencil
Usually, the brush is attached to the tip of the pencil, which makes it possible not to be distracted by searches while creating the perfect makeup.
The brush gently blends the strokes created by the pencil, filling in the brow and adjusting the color saturation.
Pencil stick
An eyebrow pencil is also called a lipstick pencil. The texture of this product provides an even, rich coverage, but is not suitable for fine lines.
When choosing this pencil, it is worth considering its ability to make eyebrows heavier than they really are.
Shadow pencil
Eyeshadow pencil is well suited for natural makeup for every day. The pencil spreads easily over the eyebrows and lends itself well to shading.
With such a tool, it is easy to create a nude image that does not lose its relevance.
How to choose the color of an eyebrow pencil - black, gray, white, brown, red, light brown
When choosing a pencil for correcting the shape and color of eyebrows, pay attention to the shade of the hair and skin. Ideally, the tone of the pencil should be in harmony with the color of the hair roots. The shade of the lead may differ by 1-2 tones, but no more. Otherwise, there is a risk to look not only unnatural, but also strange.
Depending on the hair color, the following shades of the pencil are selected:
- Black pencil Suitable only for brunettes with blue-black hair and dark skin. In practice, their eyebrows rarely need correction, since they are naturally thick and bright, but if, nevertheless, something needs to be corrected, a black pencil will work better than others.
- Brown pencil will be chosen by the fair sex with brown, chocolate hair. When choosing a shade, you must also take into account whether it is cold or warm, while focusing on the color of the hair. The brown range of eyebrow pencils is the most extensive, any girl can choose her tone depending on the shade and saturation.
- Pencil gray suitable for eyebrows of fair-haired girls and blondes. Depending on the tone of the hair, a light brown pencil may also work.
- Warm brown pencil shade suitable for eyebrows of red-haired women and owners of copper-colored curls.
- White lead is indispensable for correcting the shape of eyebrows, so it will be needed when creating any image.
- If the hair is already affected by gray, the color of the pencil should take this fact into account. Fit gray-brown lead, the saturation of which is selected taking into account the color of the hair roots. For colored hair, an eyebrow shaping pencil is selected based on the new color.
Eyebrow pencils rating - hard and soft. Which pencil is better. Where can one buy. Price. Reviews
To find the perfect remedy, check out the best of them.
Pencil "Brown Satin" by "Maybelline" ("Maybelline")
This pencil is referred to as an eyebrow fixing agent. The lead is 2mm thick for crisp lines, while the powder complementary to the pencil easily fills in the space for a finished look.
The pencil is equipped with a blending brush to distribute the powder evenly.
You can use parts of the product separately, varying the brightness of the makeup. The twisting mechanism works without squabbling, the pencil itself is easily applied and does not spread. You can buy it in any cosmetic store, for example, in Letual, for about 480 rubles.
Pencil "Essence" ("Essence")
The pencil is a classic version of the lead, complemented by a blending brush on the cap. The manufacturer presents 4 shades, ranging from black to light brown (in two variations - warm and cold).
The pencil is quite resistant, if accidentally touched, the eyebrow makeup will not be damaged, weather conditions will also not interfere with the image. The downside is the high consumption of the pencil and fragility when sharpening. You can buy it at Rivgosh, Magnit-Cosmetic and other cosmetic stores. Budget price - about 130 rubles.
Pencil "Vivienne Sabo" ("Vivienne Sabo")
A classic pencil with a natural palette of shades, complemented by an eyebrow brush. One of the few brands that have released a pencil for girls with light brown hair, which looks natural on the eyebrows. The intensity of application can be easily adjusted by pressing, since the pencil is quite soft.
You need to choose this tool with caution if the skin is prone to oily. A clear disadvantage is the glitter present in the lead and the lack of the required durability. You can buy a pencil in Letual, Rivgosh and other cosmetic chains, as well as on the websites of online stores, for example, Pudra.ru, MakeupMarket.
The price ranges from 150 to 200 rudders depending on the store.
Pencil "Yves Rocher" ("YvesRosher")
The slate pencil from Yves Rocher is complemented by a brush similar to the brush for applying mascara.
You can choose from three shades:
- 01 - blond;
- 02 - ashy;
- 03 - brown-haired.
Many girls note a yellowish undertone of color 01 and red color 03. The softness of the pencil is average, it remains on the eyebrows throughout the day. It is used sparingly, like most chalk pencils. The downside is the pencil cap, which does not hold securely.
You can buy this tool in the Yves Rocher chain of stores or on the manufacturer's official website. The price is above average - about 490 rubles.
Pencil "Avon"
Avon presents one eyebrow shaping pencil to its customers. It is a mechanical pencil with a convenient twisting mechanism.
There are three shade options:
- light coloured;
- dark brown;
- light black.
The pencil gives a natural color to the eyebrows, is easy to blend and is comfortable to use. The liner has its drawbacks: the texture is quite dense and not suitable for girls whose skin is prone to oily. In addition, the lines drawn with a pencil are wide.
You can buy this eyebrow pencil on the official Avon website or from a company representative. The usual price announced by the manufacturer is 350 rubles. If you buy for a promotion, the price will be lower.
Pencil "Jordan Gold" from "Oriflame"
The eyebrow liner from Oriflame is a classic slate pencil, supplemented with a brush for combing eyebrows. It is suitable for all skin types, does not spread in the heat. The durability of the pencil has been tested by customers; if you accidentally touch it with your hand, your makeup will remain unchanged.
The choice of shades is small, there are only two of them: brown and ash. At the same time, there is no red undertone in the shades, only a natural color suitable for most women. The price is singled out as a disadvantage.
The total cost of a pencil is 630 rubles, which makes it difficult to purchase it. If you want to replenish your cosmetic bag with such a pencil, you need to contact a company representative or the Oriflame website.
Pencil "Nyx" ("Nyx")
The famous brand is no exception and offers its admirers a pencil for shaping eyebrows. This is one of the few mechanical pencils that can create graphic eyebrows. A distinctive feature of the product is an ultra-thin lead, which allows you to apply fine strokes that will not differ from natural hairs.
A wide palette of shades, consisting of 6 tones, makes it possible to choose a color for any appearance. A nice bonus is a brush with which you can comb your eyebrows and gently blend the resulting lines. To purchase, you can go to the NyxProfessionalMakeUp website or visit the chain store. You will have to pay 730 rubles for one pencil.
Wax pencil "Eva Mosaic" ("EvaMosaic")
The Eva Mosaic brand wax pencil solves two problems at once: it adds color to the eyebrows and gives unruly hair a shape. The pencil is well applied, long-wearing enough to create a natural look all day long. The liner completely fills the eyebrow space, evenly spreading and fixing the resulting shape.
For more convenience in creating makeup, the pencil is equipped with a brush for combing hairs and blending lines.
The presented brush is quite stiff, more suitable for brushing before applying strokes. When blending, it can erase some of the color pigment, and the makeup will have to be corrected. You can buy it in the network "Rivgosh", "Letual", on the sites "Lamoda.ru" and "Ozon.ru" at a price of 283 rubles.
Pencil "Art Visage"
Slate eyebrow liner from "Art Visage" has long won its fans. The texture is medium soft and easy to blend with a brush.
You can choose your color from 6 options:
- the black;
- dark grey;
- gray beige;
- light brown;
- cappuccino;
- dark brown.
There are no extra tones in the shades of the pencil, eyebrow color after correction is no different from natural... When creating makeup with this pencil, you can be sure of the flawlessness of your eyebrows for a long time, as it is known for its durability. One pencil will last for about 3 months, taking into account sharpening.
According to experts, this pencil optimally combines price and quality. You can buy it at Pudra.ru, JoybyJoy and other retail and online stores. The price varies from 160 to 215 rubles, depending on the seller.
Faberlik pencil
According to experts, the tool is ambiguous.
This brand found its consumers, but a number of shortcomings were noticed in this pencil:
- only two shades: "extraordinary nutty" and "excellent brown";
- made of poor quality wood, which leads to sharpening problems;
- lays down unevenly;
- when you try to shade a line, the stroke is simply erased.
It should be noted that in the already created makeup, it shows good durability and is quite economically consumed. You can get such a pencil from a company representative by paying 249 rubles.
Pencil "Luxvisage" ("Lux Visage")
The slate pencil, presented by "Lux Visage", has 6 shades and is complemented by a brush for shading. The texture is medium soft for a neat brow shape. The tip of the lead remains sharp for a long time without additional sharpening, but when the lead loses sharpness, the pencil falls in lumps.
Makeup will retain its original appearance for 7-8 hours... Like many other pencils, this brand does not have a sharpener. To buy, you need to go to JoybyJoy and pay 123 rubles.
Pencil "Rimmel" ("Rimmel")
The classic Rimmel pencil is available in 3 shades:
- darkbrown;
- hazel;
- blackbrown.
The first two have a red undertone, the last one will suit brunettes. The product is applied and distributed easily. For a more comfortable application, the pencil is supplemented with a brush on the cap.
There is also a minus - it is not persistent.
The texture is not oily, rather soft, but by the end of the day the makeup loses its appearance. Sold in the Rivgosh chain at a price of 260 rubles.
Pencil "Dior" ("Dior")
A well-known brand of pencil belongs to powdery, the texture of which is quite dry. The product is easy to apply and does not roll, remaining on the eyebrows all day long. This is not even a pencil, but an eyebrow makeup kit, which includes directly a pencil, a brush and a sharpener.
6 natural shades in the palette, among which it is easy to find your own, following the recommendations on the manufacturer's official website. This product creates the effect of thick eyebrows. You can buy it in the Letual store for about 1300 rubles.
Pencil "Kiki" ("Kiki")
The budgetary price of the product (in this case, about 50 rubles) does not always indicate low quality. The Kiki eyebrow pencil has an optimal level of hardness for applying natural lines. The blending brush shapes the brows without scratching them.
The combination of price and quality is advantageous in this case. There is only one drawback: make-up will have to be corrected during the day. You can buy it on "JoybyJoy" and "Ozon.ru".
Pencil "Beverly Hills" from "Anastasia" ("Anastasia")
This liner compares favorably with other shades of 9 colors. The pencil belongs to mechanical, while making it possible to create a fairly thin stroke. For the convenience of color distribution, there is a special brush. The main plus is persistence.
The created makeup will withstand any weather and mechanical tests.
An obvious disadvantage of the liner is its price. One copy costs about 2000 rubles when ordering for "JoybyJoy".
Eyebrow makeup. How to paint in stages, tint eyebrows with a pencil. A photo. Video
Eyebrow makeup starts with defining the shape.
The classic approach to correction involves fixing three points:
- First point can be determined by placing an eyebrow pencil vertically on the wing of the nose. The resulting point will be the beginning of the eyebrow, all hairs that are located closer to the center of it should be removed with tweezers.
- Second point is determined by finding the intersection of the eyebrow line and the line passing from the wing of the nose through the iris of the eye. This is the highest point in eyebrow shaping, the point of maximum bend.
- Last point is located on a line passing from the wing of the nose through the outer corner of the eye. If the proportions are correct, the second point should be equidistant from the first and third.
Next, the lower border of the eyebrow is drawn, from the center to the end. Then the upper border is drawn. For a more natural look, it is recommended to paint over the end of the eyebrow more intensely.
When the shape of the eyebrow is formed, the inner space can be filled in. Owners of naturally wide eyebrows should focus on the central part of the eyebrow. Those with thin eyebrows need to paint over the entire eyebrow quite intensively.
When creating the correct shape using an eyebrow pencil, it is worth considering the face shape:
- for a round face, eyebrows in the form of a broken line with a short tip are suitable;
- the correct oval shape allows you to wear straight eyebrows with a slight break;
- for a square face, arched eyebrows with a smooth bend are suitable;
- the triangular face will harmoniously complement the raised arched eyebrows.
It is better to apply makeup in daylight or a special lamp. In good lighting it is easier to adjust the color intensity. You also need to choose an eyebrow pencil in a well-lit place in order to choose the right tone.
How to learn to draw beautiful eyebrows with a pencil. Step by step instructions for beginners. A photo. Video
To create spectacular eyebrows with a pencil, you need to prepare it. The tip of the lead should be well sharpened.
Natural wide eyebrows are relevant today, so with a pencil it is only necessary to correct the shape and give it saturation.
After marking the anchor points, the eyebrow is drawn with thin pencil strokes that imitate natural hairs. After drawing the borders and filling the eyebrows, it is necessary to carry out a special brush, which will blend out the strokes and give the makeup a finished look.
The final touch will be the application of a highlighter along the lower border of the contour. It will help to hide errors and make your eyes look more open.
Eyebrow pencil or shadow - which is better?
There is no one-size-fits-all tool for creating the right eyebrow makeup. It is necessary to select a pencil or shadow for eyebrows based on the characteristics of a particular appearance. If the eyebrows are thin and shape correction is required, it is better to prefer a pencil, the strokes of which will replace the missing hairs and draw a clear outline.
If the eyebrows are naturally thick, they can be accentuated with shadows that match the tone of the hair. Both tools are convenient to use, while the pencil requires sharpening, and the shadows - using a special brush. For greater convenience, the cosmetic bag can hold both a pencil and shadowsthat will complement each other in the process of creating an image.
An eyebrow pencil is indispensable for both daytime and evening make-up, easy to use and economical. The variety of brands and shades allows you to choose your own version for natural and beautiful eyebrows.
Eyebrow pencil: video
Find out how to choose an eyebrow pencil in the video:
Review of eyebrow pencils in the video clip:
I have thick dark eyebrows, and I only give the desired shade with shadows.
I always buy a waterproof eyebrow pencil.
What is important - the waterproof eyebrow pencil is not washed off with water, even in the heat.
Unlike a simple pencil, waterproof pencils contain silicone, thanks to which the lead easily adheres to the skin and is not washed off with water. In order for the pencil to withstand the heat, no oil is added to it.
Waterproof makeup is not washed off with water and soap, for this I use special products.
Rules for purchasing a moisture-resistant tool:
1. No need to rush to cheapness. If the manufacturer is not well-known, the best option would be to overpay a little and take a branded product.
2.A waterproof pencil should be chosen carefully, paying attention to the lead and its composition.
3. For convenience, it is advisable to purchase with a blending brush.
Eyebrows have always been a problem for me. And in the summer it's a disaster. Having tried the waterproof pencil, I realized that I could not worry about their appearance, because the pencil will not wash off or smudge.
I use a regular wooden eyebrow pencil, which is quite easy to use. Due to the fact that it can be sharpened, it turns out to draw even contours. Their choice is also very wide and you can always find something suitable for your taste and price.
I use 2 types of cosmetics:
1. With a regular pencil. In order to use it, it is enough to sharpen it. It is more comfortable and can draw even the thinnest line.
2. With a mechanical pencil. The plus is that, unlike the usual one, it does not need to be sharpened. Its only drawback is that it does not have the proper sharpness.
At home, it is easier and faster for me to draw eyebrows with a pencil. In addition to accessibility, it does not crumble, making it easy to use.
1. First of all, I carefully shape the shape of the eyebrows and draw out the contours barely imperceptibly.
2. With light movements (without going beyond the contours) I make strokes from the middle to the beginning and vice versa, thus highlighting the bend of the eyebrows.
3. For an even distribution of color, I redraw the strokes without going beyond the contours.