BLK Universal Brow Stick Review

When I unboxed some of the BLK Cosmetics UNIVERSAL Collection on AMW IG TV, a lot of you requested for in-depth review on this Brow product.  

I don't blame you, it is unique in some sorts of way!  The uniqueness starts with the packaging.

Packaging?  YES!  It is a pencil, I know, pencil type packaging that you can see in most makeup brands!  But guys, this is not a liner/powder combo, this is a liner/mascara combo in a slim pencil!  That's what makes this product unique in my humble opinion.

BLK Universal Brow Stick 

Php399.00

Shades: Natural Brown and Taupe

Here's your ultimate brow perfector. Whether you have fine, delicate arches or sport full, bushy brows, this double-ended brow stick has you covered. Super easy to use, this creamy pencil glides on smoothly and blends flawlessly. The angular tip allows for custom brow looks whether its barely there or big and bold. Top it off with our brow mascara top coat formulated to add dimension and sets every strand perfect. -- blk Universal. Universally flattering. multi-use on-the-go essentias designed for everyone.

The product comes with double-ended product.  One side is the eyebrow liner while the other side comes a super slim mascara wand with brow mascara.

Swatch: Natural Brown

I love how BLK Cosmetics focused on Filipinas - most Filipinas use either a Natural Brown liner if they have colored hair (brown) and a Taupe liner (for naturally black or dark brown hair).  They focused on what the majority needs and they nailed it with the Natural brown shade that works so well on me - no red tones, just true-to-life Natural Brown.

K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Lasting Eyebrow Mascara review

When K-Palette came up with their own brow mascaras, I am so excited because that is one brow product I really use and not a lot of companies can nail the shades I need and want!

If you are rushing to read this review, in a whim, they NAILED the shades!  Now, if you have a bit more time to spare, let's read what I have to say about the 1Day Tattoo Lasting Eyebrow Mascara okay?

But first, you have to know that these are LIMITED Edition, so if you love them a lot (like I do), you better start hoarding.

The Brow Mascaras from K-Palette (Php720.00 each) comes in 2 shades, both shades works for most Filipinas ---

02 Natural Brown

Better for those who have fair complexion and light colored hair.

03 Mocha Brown

A deeper brown shade that works for those with medium to dark complexion and dark-colored hair.  Light colored hair can still use this as the effect is very subtle and natural.

Kate 3D Eyebrow Color Review

I used to hoard brow mascaras abroad as I can NEVER find natural-looking ones locally!  But thankfully, when #KilayIsLife hashtag was invented, more and more brow products are made available in the local scene and I'm glad because I don't need to have my brother purchase them for me in Hong Kong.

Now, one of the brand that is known to give the most natural-looking makeup looks, Kate Tokyo came up with their own brow mascara called Kate 3D Eyebrow Color, I knew I had to get one!

Housed in a typical brow mascara packaging, I actually like how simple the Kate 3D Eyebrow Color packaging is.  You see the brow mascara shade at the center of the tube.  A peek-a-boo tube will always be welcomed!



Kate 3D Eyebrow Color Says ---

Styling & coloring your eyebrow with 3D look. Long-lasting eyebrow mascara.

A Natural-looking Brow Mascara You Want?

I've found one from Kanebo!  Yes, Kanebo has an eyebrow mascara and it is very natural-looking!  This is perfect for those who dislikes colored eyebrow mascaras or those that tends to show up a bit too obvious in person and on photos.

There are 2 shades available for this particular mascara -- Neutral Grayish and Neutral Brownish.

Cathy Doll Brow Mascara Review

Way before I got addicted to Brow Pencils, Brow Powders and Brow Gels, my love affair for Brow products started with a product called Brow Mascara.

"Brow Mascara what?"  That's the exact phrase my brother texted when I asked him to help me purchase my favorite Brow Mascara whenever he stops over Hong Kong.  People weren't really into brow products back then and Brow Mascaras are almost non-existent in the Philippine Market.

Fast forward to today, I am so happy I am a Beauty Blogger and even happier than there are more Brow Mascara choices now!  Being a Beauty blogger made me want to search for more new and upcoming products and brands and one of the promising brand I found is from Cathy Doll.

Okay, I have worked with the brand for more than a year now but seriously, they always hear my honest thoughts on the products they are bringing in.  One of the product I raised both hands for them to bring it in is called Cathy Doll Brow Mascara --- call me selfish (because I use them dearly), but after trying and testing this out, I knew my country has to try it too!  (naks!  My country talaga!)

The Cathy Doll Brow mascara is available in 4 yummy sounding shades - Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Creamy Caramel and Hazelnut.  

I know most of you chocolate lovers are thinking about your favorite chocolate brands now, me, I'm thinking about Coffee Flavors!  #lol

I got the shade Dark Chocolate which is the darkest shade from the bunch.  Housed in a "Cathy Doll-like" packaging (translate: CUTE), I like the stripes and gold!

The size of the product is just right and the wand is perfect in length and brush head is not too small or big!  I find this very easy and comfortable to use!

How To Fix Your Brows (Part 2)

Yesterday, I talked about the easiest way to fix your brows if you are a newbie or if you just don't want to do anything on your brows!

Today, I am inspired to do a Part 2 of this topic because, there are some of you who have color-treated hair and this is the best way to change the way you look without getting out of your comfort zone.

TINTED BROW MASCARAS!

I got the Karadium x Pucca Eyebrow Cara online via YEF Shop just because I love Pucca and I used to collect her dearly!  Little did I know that aside from the product looking "just cute" to be a collection, I finally mustered enough courage to use it and it actually goes beyond cuteness!  It works!

This Pucca Love Edition Brow Cara is available in 3 shades (01 Light Brown, 02 Dark Brown and 03 Gray Brown).  I picked Light Brown because that has always been my choice shade for Brow Mascaras.

You get 6.5g of product and I'm so happy it the packaging is simple yet it has a very cute full body of Pucca printed on tube and box!   This will be kept for sure even if I used up the product.

How To Fix Your Brows --- First-timers Edition

I've had a couple of clients who literally prevents me from touching their brows.  One example closest to me that I can share is... *ahem* my sister-in-law!  (Hi Grace!) 

As much as I want to talk them out of their comfort zone, I respect their decision to keep their brows in their natural-looking state until they are ready.  So what do I do to keep their brows looking decent without makeing them uncomfortable?

I use Brow Mascaras!  The clear ones!  Just to "groom" and keep their brows in place.

One brand that I've relied on is from Flormar called Eyebrow Fixator Mascara.

"Eyebrow Fixator Mascara helps you shape your eyebrows easily by making your eyebrows fuller and makes your eye make-up long-lasting. It sets the shape after eyebrow powder or eyebrow pencil application. Providing the eyebrows with care thanks to Aloe Vera, sweet almond oil and panthenol in its formula, it also helps your eyebrows to a natural look with its transparent gel texture. You need to apply the Flormar eyebrow setter starting from the inside out. By doing so, your eyebrow shape will stay the same."

What's unique with the Brow Fixator from Flormar is their brush applicator.  As opposed to the usual "mascara wand", this comes in a short comb as shown on photo below making it easy to get into each brow strands.

AMW Saves: Maybelline FashionBrow + Brow Precise

 You know how much of a brow lover I am because I use at least 2-3 brow products a day!  That's why I fully  understood why companies like Benefit, Make Up For Ever and now, drugstore giant brand Maybelline came up with their own version of a complete brow range!

If you've seen my most recent post on how to use the 3 newest brow products I owned from Make Up For Ever, well, that technically is the "Splurge" post and I'm not continuing the post with a "Save" portion.

I didn't create a "versus" post like other because both set of products aren't exactly the same plus the shades I got are completely different so it is difficult to do a side by side comparison because if you ask me now --- ONE BRAND WON without a doubt due to shade match (hint: the splurge brand).

But that doesn't stop me from sharing how I use the 3 Maybelline brow products even if the shade matching is a bit off, so please don't rant about how "off" the color of my brows are, let's focus on the technique instead on how I would use all 3 products called ----

Maybelline Fashion Brow Precise Shaping Pencil 

Maybelline FashionBrow Pomade Crayon

and

Maybelline Brow Precise Fiber Volumizer Mascara

Here are the swatches and the shade names that I got to try and test.

 Maybelline Fashion Brow Precise Shaping Pencil 

In Natural Brown

This brow pencil is similar to that of the Make Up For Ever Pencil because of the way the pencil looks!  A thicker "brow pencil" side which is best to fill in sparse areas of your brows.