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No less a beauty philosopher than actor Jack Black once opined: “Never underestimate the power of the eyebrow.” In other words, when it comes to makeup and beauty, brows are a big deal. Invest in the right tools, powders, pencils and gels to achieve the best arches—whether you prefer them natural or quite bold. Here are some of the best kits to help you with one of the most important steps in your daily beauty routine:
Benefit Soft & Natural Brows
This kit from Benefit is ideal for anyone (especially brow novices) because it delivers all of the essential tools to create natural-looking brows quickly and easily. Along with a handy eyebrow stencil, three items lay the foundation to perfect arches: the Goof Proof Brow Pencil (for tracing and outlining), the smudge-proof 24-hour Brow Setter (for locking in the natural hair-like strokes you’ve created), and the High Brow Setter that adds oomph and vibrant wide-eyed look. If you’re short on time, the pencil does a good job of filling in your brows for the day. The set comes in three different shades of brown (light, medium and deep).
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Kit
This is a go-to all-in-one-brow-kit. It comes with five precise patented eyebrow stencils to help achieve personalized and naturally shaped brow arches. Meanwhile, their Brow Powder Duo (which comes in 11 different shades) can be used on brows and as eye-shadow. An angled brush is included to help you create natural strokes, along with handcrafted tweezers (made in Italy), which are used for controlled and precise maintenance. Lastly, the Clear Brow Gel is infused with soothing chamomile (because those short brow hairs need conditioning, too), and used to set the brow color and shape. All of these items fit in the handy makeup/travel bag provided.
MAC Great Brows All-in-One Brow Kit
This MAC kit is ideal if you’re into minimalist makeup. In this compact set, you have all the essentials you need to groom your brows in mere moments. This kit is also ophthalmologist-tested, reassuring news for those with sensitive eyes or skin, and features two matte shades (to create brow fullness) and a highlighter to create lifted and lively arches. Also included are two mini-angled brushes for precise application. Smaller brushes may be ideal for touch-ups on the go, but when it comes to building and designing the shape of your brows in the morning, rely on brushes with longer handles. This results in better control to perfect and refine the shape. The MAC kit is offered in three different shades of warm brown (Lingering, Spiked and Taupe).
Lashfood BrowFood Brow Transformation System
As a brand with a team of cosmetic scientists focused on natural lash and brow solutions, Lashfood is for you if you’re seeking to step up your makeup game and promote the appearance of more full-bodied lash and brow follicles. This kit includes brow arch guides, a brow pencil, Gel Fix (to set color and hold brows in place) and an Eco Brow Bush. However, what’s different in this kit is their Browfood Phyto-Medic Eyebrow Enhancer—it is a serum to be used in the day (before using the makeup) as well as in the evening. The brand explains that it has created a clinically proven formula that nourishes over-plucked thin hairs to promote thicker, fuller and stronger brows (in as little as 4 weeks). The three-month supply of Browfood is made of 99% natural and organic ingredients.
Guerlain Eyebrow Kit
For beautiful and luxurious brows, look to this portable all-in-one kit from Guerlain. Long-lasting, natural looking shades (meant to complement all skin tones and types) go on with ease and feel creamy rather than waxy. The shades help you frame your face like a makeup artist pro, and the bottom palette can be used individually or to blend and create a customized shade. Meanwhile, the top two pink-beige highlighters add brightness and a light shimmer, which gives the appearance of brighter eyes. The angled brush and spoolie brush provide clean and precise strokes. This kit is ideal for when you need touch-ups or want to save some space in your makeup bag while traveling.
