HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT EYEBROW BRUSH
Choosing the perfect eyebrow brush is a lot like finding the perfect scent—you can never have just one. Each eyebrow brush serves its own purpose in helping you create naturally textured-looking eyebrows using the right products. The key is knowing which type of brush you need to create the brows you’ve been dreaming of.
A firm angled brow brush is excellent at detailing, outlining and creating hairlike strokes, while a spoolie brush is ideal for blending product and creating a naturally textured effect. If you like your eyebrows to look polished and sculpted, you’ll need a firm detail brush to achieve the angles you crave.
THE 5 BEST TYPES OF ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS EYEBROW BRUSHES
Brush 7B Dual-Ended Angled Brush
Perfect Product Pairing: Brow Powder Duo
Use if you want …a tapered, angled brow brush with a superfine edge that pulls double duty to create precise hairlike strokes and easily sweep color through the brow arch. Brush 7B’s synthetic fibers make it ideal for applying powder and emollient-based products to the brow with precision. The width perfectly fits into the brow to stamp product into sparse areas. Use the custom spoolie end to blend product through for a soft, natural-looking finish.
Sample Brow Routine:
• Using the custom spoolie end, comb brow hairs upward.
• Load up Brush 7B with the lighter shade of Brow Powder Duo and apply to the front of the brow, working toward the arch.
• Then, load up Brush 7B with the deeper shade of Brow Powder Duo and apply to the arch, working toward the tail in the direction of hair’s natural growth.
• For a natural-looking finish, continuously blend throughout application using the spoolie.
Brush 12 Dual-Ended Firm Angled Brush
Perfect Product Pairing: DIPBROW® Pomade
Use if you want …a tapered, angled brow brush with firm synthetic fibers that is ideal for applying emollient-based brow products with precision. The densely packed brush end creates hairlike strokes while the soft spoolie end blends the product for a flawless-looking finish.
Sample Brow Routine:
• Dip the brush end into your favorite emollient-based brow product (works best with DIPBROW® Pomade) and begin defining the lower arch of the brow.
• Then, comb brow hairs downward and start filling in the tail of the brow in the direction of hair’s natural growth.
• For the most natural-looking effect, continuously blend throughout application using the spoolie.
• Finish by lightly detailing the front of the brow in the direction of hair’s natural growth.
Brush 20 Dual-Ended Flat Detail Brush
Perfect Product Pairings: Pro Pencil and Highlighting Duo Pencil
Use if you want …a flat, square-shaped brow brush with durable synthetic fibers that is perfect for defining brows and blending concealer or highlighter along the brow bone for a smooth appearance. Use the spoolie end to blend product through the brows for a soft, natural-looking finish.
Sample Brow Routine:
• For a full-coverage matte highlight: Apply Pro Pencil at the base of the brow and swipe from the front of the brow to the tail end. Line up the edge of Brush 20 and blend the product using downward motions. Finish by blending the edges using the spoolie end.
• For a multidimensional highlight: Start by applying the shimmer end of Highlighting Duo Pencil to the base of the brow from the arch to the tail.
• Next, apply the matte end of the double-ended brow pencil underneath the brow from the front of the brow toward the tail. Blend using the flat end of Brush 20 for a seamless finish that adds a lifting effect to the brows.
Brush 15 Mini Angled Brush
Perfect Product Pairings: Brow Powder Duo and DIPBROW® Pomade
Use if you want …to take your flawless brow routine on the road. This mini angled brow brush features the same firm, tapered synthetic fibers you’ve come to know and love from Anastasia Beverly Hills, in an impossibly chic travel size that is perfect for your purse or carry-on makeup bag. The tapered fibers form a superfine edge that is ideal for filling, outlining and detailing brows with powder and emollient-based products.
Sample Brow Routine:
• Dip the brush into your favorite powder or emollient-based brow product and begin to lightly outline the lower arch.
• Then, begin filling in the tail end of the eyebrow, mimicking the hair’s natural growth.
• Finally, delicately detail the front of the brow in the direction of the hair’s natural growth.
Brush 14 Dual-Ended Firm Detail Brush
Perfect Product Pairing: DIPBROW® Pomade
Use if you want …a tapered, angled eyebrow brush made with firm, natural fibers that is ideal for filling and detailing eyebrows with impressive hairlike strokes. The custom spoolie on the other end of the brush helps to blend the product through for a soft, natural-looking finish that will look polished in person and on camera.
Sample Brow Routine:
• Use the spoolie brush to comb your eyebrow hairs upward.
• Dip the brush into your favorite emollient-based brow product and begin to outline the lower arch of the brow.
• Then, comb the hairs downward and begin filling in the tail of the eyebrow in the direction of hair’s natural growth.
• Use the spoolie end of the brush to continuously blend the product through your hairs for a soft, natural finish.
• Finally, lightly detail the front of the brow in the direction of the hair’s natural growth.
MAINTIANING EYEBROW BRUSHES
Much like with the brushes you use to apply full-coverage foundation or a finely milled bronzer, you have to properly maintain your eyebrow brushes if you want to get the most out of them. That means cleaning them regularly and making sure they are kept in a place where their fibers won’t get damaged.
After every use, gently wipe any excess product from your eyebrow brush before storing it in a makeup bag or case. At least once a week, we recommend cleaning your brushes with a makeup brush cleanser to avoid product and bacteria buildup. After you wash your eyebrow brushes, allow them to completely dry before putting them back in your makeup brush bag.
HOW LONG DO EYEBROW BRUSHES LAST?
Keeping your eyebrow brushes clean and away from the bottom of your vanity drawer will go a long way in ensuring you get the most out of your eyebrow tools. But like all great things in life—nothing lasts forever. How long your eyebrow brushes will last before it’s time to replace them will depend on how often you use them and how well you maintain them. The great thing about makeup brushes is that they will tell you when it’s time to toss them.
If your brushes have begun to fray, lose bristles or are having a hard time maintaining their shape, it’s probably a good time to head to the store for a new brush.
Now you can consider yourself an eyebrow brush expert! Looking for the latest in brow-enhancing makeup and brushes? Enter the world of brows and check out Anastasia Beverly Hills’ newest products.
