As of late, I've been spending more time and focus on my eyebrows than any other part of my daily makeup routine. My recent purchases have been primarily on eyebrow products because honestly, my eyebrows need help: they're sparse, thin, and short which makes it so important for me to get them perfect-o. An excellent product for me will be one that is well-pigmented, has great staying-power, and is easy to use.
Through the search, I came across two very similar yet different products for the eyebrows, and found a surprising winner between the two.
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| Benefit Brow Zing in Medium, $32 |
It was the endless recommendations, high ratings, and curiosities that led me to try the Benefit Brow Zing BUT... I've got to say, I wasn't amazed by this product. Maybe I'm just being picky. But I expected a lot for this high-end eyebrow kit because I already love Benefit's mascaras, blushes, and primer. After giving it many tries, I stronger reasons to return this item.
PROS:
- sleek, compact case with large mirror,
- comes with mini on-the-go tools: blending brush + flat angle brush + tweezers
- includes a wax base to keep hairs in place and a powder base to outline and fill
CONS:
- the wax-base is light -- not as pigmented as it looks
- has a strong unpleasant odor (must be the wax formula)
- too expensive -- more costly than most eyebrow products
I'm sure the Benefit Brow Zing is great for others, but not for me. This will work best for those who have slightly denser eyebrows than what I have, and those who don't need to do much filling as I do.
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| e.l.f. Cosmetics Eyebrow Kit in Dark - $3 |
PROS:
- AFFORDABLE & EFFECTIVE
- comes with a dense double-ended brush to shape and fill
- includes a wax base to keep hairs in place and a powder base to outline and fill
- sleek small compact with mirror included
- wax base is long-lasting, well pigmented, true to color -- unscented!
- more color duos available: in Light, Medium, Dark, and Ash
- none!
Although e.l.f. Cosmetics isn't typically considered as a 'high-end' or department store brand, it's hands-down one of the best brands I've ever tried. This kit is best for those with sparse, thin, and lighter eyebrows because it fills very well while still giving a natural look.
If you were looking for a new eyebrow kit to use at a better price, I say go for e.l.f. Cosmetics. My opinions may not reflect those of others, but consider what your skin type, shape, and features are like. Try different brands -- even if it's the same kind of product -- to find what will suit you best, and brings the best value.
I hope this helped and I hope you enjoyed this review as much as I did writing it. Come to think of it, I think I'll do more of this comparison type of review between two (or more) similar products from different brands, so do look out for more!
