I usually prefer brow pencils when I fill in my brows but during the holidays I got the Clinique Pretty Easy Brow Palette as a gift and I decided to test it out when my Benefit Brow Definer emptied. Now, I’ve used brow powders before but never really enjoyed them, however, this time around I found myself enjoying the formula of this powder and wanted to share my thoughts.
What it is
Deluxe brow kit features natural-looking brow powder, a powder highlighter, and tinted brow fixative (Clinque.ca).
The compact includes two 2-ended applicators that work really well to apply the products.
Price
$46.00 CAD. This is about double the cost of most pencils that I use but considering that brow powders take longer for me to use up I think I’ll get more mileage out of this. Plus, you get the brow highlight and fixative. If I bought these items individually they might come up to the same price as this compact.
Packaging
This is a sleek metallic package that is compact and reflective. I like this guy because you can take it on the go and have all the brow items you need making it a good travel item for me. I also like that it has a clear, good quality mirror that is the size of the compact which is great to use when applying your brows.
Application & Wear
I’m going to address the shade range here; there isn’t one. There is only one universal colour that I guess is supposed to match light to medium brown hair tones. I don’t think this will work for anyone with blonde or dark hair. I have brown brows so it’s a good match on me, it’s just about one shade lighter so I can make it work because I only use brow products to fill inside my brows and not to create brow hairs. I hope that provides a good comparison.
Back to the applicators that came with this product. I think they are great! I use the angled side “3” to apply the brow powder to my brows and the sponge applicator side “1” to apply the fixative. Basically, I switched the two compared to what is suggested in the guide provided in the compact but that’s what works for me. I kept the little guide on the mirror because I use my bathroom mirror to apply my brows.
I like the formula of the brow powder because it’s soft but not flaky and you can apply it lightly and build it up the brows. The fixative is also surprisingly nice. It feels more like a cream than it does a gel and it doesn’t leave my brows feeling stiff like some brow waxes will. They do stay relatively in place which is fine for my everyday makeup routine. If I was going out and wanted my brows to stay firm, I’d use a different brow gel (like the Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel)
The powder highlight has a pearl-like sheen and is a nice peachy-white colour. I don’t wear brow highlight often only because my brow bone is so high and naturally protrudes.
I thought this lasted the work day for me. It’s not as good as my pencil applicators but enough that I don’t feel like my brows look spotty during the day. I wonder how well it’ll work as the days get warmer and if it’s sweat proof, but it’s not bad for spring weather.
My Thoughts
I really enjoy this! I would totally recommend it if you like to wear your brows naturally or just want to lightly fill them in. It’s a nice little set that you can take everywhere you go or want everything in front of you to make brow application quick.
Have you tried any brow product you’ve enjoyed recently? What’s your favourite brow applicator type? Pencil, gel, or powder?
Lots of Love,
Dal
is looks like a nice brow kit. I wish it cam in more shades!
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Thanks! It’s a pretty nice kit but I definitely wish there was a better shade range. It really limits who can use this.
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Bummed that there’s no shade range for this- i have been needing a new brow product!
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I know! It’s just so weird that they would not have any other shades
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Wow, I didn’t know Clinique did brow products. I’ll have to check if this is available in Europe, too. The shade range, though…
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I do enjoy this product but I wish the shade range was better. Hopefully it’s in Europe!
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I’ve just checked: it does exist! And only in one shade too 😀
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Oh wicked!
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Majority of the time I like to use a gel, usually in a taupe color cuz I find that gives me the most natural look. Once in a while I’ll use my brow pencil which is a bit darker.
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I don’t think I’ve used a gel, I always thought it would look harsher than a pencil I guess I was wrong all along! What is you favourite eyebrow gel?
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I’m sorry it’s not a gel, it’s a mascara, I got myself confused lol!! But I like the Benefits Gimme Brow, AOA Studio – Go Brow Mascara and I also got one from my BoxyCharm subscription last month, but I forget the name of it. It’s probably in my last BoxyCharm subscription post I did.
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Oh! I’ve tried the gimme brow before and I love it! Definitely a product that’s perfect when you want to go for the more natural look. I go one too from Boxycharm last month, I haven’t opened it yet but I think I know what you are talking about 😁
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Yep 👍🏻 I love those kind cuz they definitely give a more natural look which I like better on myself
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Love this! I’m looking for a new brow filler!
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It’s pretty good, I like that it’s more natural looking.
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Wait, what? It only comes in this one shade? That’s so silly!
With that being said, I really like the way it looks on you. Very natural but still polished!
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I know, right! The shade range definitely needs improvement. It just sucks because the product itself is really good.
Thanks though, I do like how it looks on. It’s perfect for my work day look!
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