1. Everyone has a “problem area” when it comes to their skin and face. Mine is undoubtedly under-eye dark circles. Unfortunately these things haunt those with an olive complexion…my number one defense against ’em is DermaBlend’s Cover Cream in Yellow Beige. Using Mac’s 190 Foundation Brush, I apply an upside down triangle underneath my eyes for full coverage. This stuff is truly a miracle worker!

2. bareMinerals Original Foundation in “Medium Tan” owns me – I do not hit the streets without it. Great for moderate coverage all while protecting your skin from dangerous UV rays thanks to the SPF 15 component.

3. Who would have thought that your eyebrows could affect your entire look?! Well, they sure can and the Brow Wiz from Anastasia Beverly Hills will brighten your face – giving you an effortlessly primped appearance. This hot commodity is a fabulous temporary way to create the volume and shape you’ve always wanted for your brows.

4. Long luscious lashes. Isn’t that the goal of ever beauty aficionado?! After many years and many tubes of mascara, the verdict is in. If you want to lengthen, darken, and volumize your lashes, L’Oréal’s Voluminous Butterfly Mascara in “Blackest Black” does just that, while the revolutionary brush design helps you paint those hard-to-reash corner lashes.

5. The Naked eyeshadow palette is my savior. Whether you are going for a natural look, or a dramatic one, make it all happen singlehandedly with this palette. On a regular day I depend on “Darkhorse,” “Half Baked,” and “Smog.” For best results, use All Nighter setting spray in lieu of eyeprimer before applying shadow.

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Although permanent makeup is gaining in popularity, I find it too dark and long-lasting for the brows. What happens if you decide to go blonde after having them tinted dark brown? Filling in your eyebrows with the right pencil is temporary and can be just as effective. Well, having one of the most reputable names in the fashion and beauty industry, I decided to start out with Chanel’s Crayon Sourcils Sculpting Eyebrow pencil. Although I was happy with the color and added volume, I did not find the texture as smooth as I thought it should be. While still happy with other Chanel makeup, now set on fuller brows, I decided to try another brand.

I went straight to the Anastasia Beverly Hills collection. Boy have they got it goin’ on! I totally see why their brow kits are award winning. From brow primer, to brow holding gel, to brow powder, to brow pencil, you name it, they’ve got it!

Photo courtesy of anastasiabeverlyhills.com

Photo courtesy of anastasiabeverlyhills.com

Before dabbling in all new  products, I started out with the dark brown “Brow Wiz” mechanical pencil.  Already, I was pleased that the pencil would sharpen itself. This duel-sided pencil also features a built in brow brush – a great way to save room in your cosmetic bag! The precise tip makes filling in and outlining the brows as easy as 1, 2, 3…not to mention, that the pencil glides on as smooth as silk. I’m sold.

For a good everyday look, I recommend choosing a pencil that already matches your natural brow color. You can always apply it heavier for a night on the town. Filling in your eyebrows will brighten your eyes and face and make you look effortlessly primped. Give it a shot and let me know how they turn out!

Before filling in my brows

After filling in my brows with “Brow Wiz”

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