e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit: Review + Photos

The e.l.f. eyebrow kit comes with a small mirror, sheer eyebrow gel, and a complimentary powder to finish it off and give it more pigment. There is also a very short, small tool included with an angled side and a brush side, which kind of looks like an eyebrow brush. Because of this tool's length, it's a little uncomfortable to use.

This product comes in three shades including Light, Medium, and Dark. Dark was too dark for me and Light was too light for me and didn't look like it'd go with my skin tone.

The only real problem I have with this product is their pigmentation. Medium probably would've worked out alright for me if it wasn't so dark. Wearing the sheer-colored gel it comes with isn't enough alone, and it would probably wear off since it's a gel. I don't really think the gel is that big of a deal when it comes to how pigmented it is, but the powder is very, very pigmented. I actually think it'd make a good crease color for eye shadow. I usually keep my brows dark and complimentary to my hair, but this product overdoes it with the darkness, and my eyebrows are the only thing I notice on my face and way overpower the rest of my makeup.

I think this is actually a good product, and I would use it often if it wasn't for how dark the powder applies. If your thing is bold, dark eyebrows, this would be perfect for you.

powder on left, gel on right

gel with powder set over it

gel with powder set over it (flash)

e.l.f. Studio Powder Brush: Review + Photos

This brush only costs $3 on the e.l.f. website, or wherever you can find this brand. To me, this is worth a lot more than $3. This brush is made of synthetic hairs, and, according to e.l.f., is anti-bacterial and may be used wet or dry. This brush is also versatile because you can use it with setting powder, contouring, blending, etc.

I personally find this to be the most useful when setting your foundation. I've heard a few times that it's best to stipple/pat powder over foundation, rather than brush it on, which can ruin the pigmentation or texture of your foundation. This is the perfect brush for the stippling technique. I find this brush saving me a lot of time setting my foundation because for one, it's pretty big in circumference and covers a substantial amount of my face. If you use pressed powder, its also really easy to swirl this brush around in it.

I wash this brush about three times a week, because I firmly believe in keeping whatever brushes you use on your face clean at all times to prevent breakouts and clogged pores. This has not shed, or lost its shape or bristle quality. Although, it does takes a long time to dry because it's large and dense.

This brush can be a little hard to find, but it should be found at a local Target, or anywhere else e.l.f. products are sold. I strongly recommend getting this brush, it gives off such a nice finish with powder.