REVIEW: Fashion 21 Duo Eye Enhancer and Eyebrow Gel
October 24, 2016
According to internationally
renowned make-up artist, Bobbi Brown, “Defined brows instantly make you looked
polished.” Yes, it’s so true that eyebrows speak louder than words. It can make
or break your look if not groomed properly. Due to this notion, a few years
ago, I really did my best to learn how to groom mine the
scientific/professional way because I had a tendency to over-pluck or over-shave
them, making them so thin that I looked like too old for my age.
Aside from maintaining and
grooming our eyebrows according to the shape of our faces, having the right eyebrow tools
and cosmetics that are reliable, easy to apply, smudge-proof, waterproof, has
long staying power, and most especially affordable can keep our eyebrows on
fleek in no time!
I’ve been using only two brands
of eyebrow pencils with the same shade of dark gray for years, which I find not just very convenient to use but cheaper. I am frugal when it comes to purchasing cosmetics but I don't sacrifice quality and safety. I haven’t tried powder and gel forms yet. Sabi nga, nakasanayan na bakit kailangan
pang humanap ng iba?
Not until Fashion 21 sent me a Perfect
Brow Bundle through PerCX-Perfectly
Creative X-tras. It was composed of one Duo Eye Enhancer (Dark Copper),
one Eyebrow Gel (Copper Brown), and one eyebrow shaver (not seen on the photo).
By the way, this Perfect Brow Bundle is the latest promo of Fashion 21 that has started on October 21 and shall last until October 31, 2016. This is available in all Fashion 21 Outlets nationwide.
When I saw the shades, I was quite hesitant to try them at first because
based on experience, brown didn’t look good on me for some reason despite the
fact that my hair color was black and darkest brown could fit me aside from dark gray. I referred to the color chart of eyebrows from Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual,
by the way. But due to review purposes, I had no choice but to give them a
shot!
First, I used Fashion 21 Duo Eye Enhancer (Dark Copper) on
its own.
Description: This
dual-purpose eye pencil is gentle on the skin during application, and doesn’t
feel greasy despite its creamy texture. While it’s got its glitter on, don’t
let that stop you from using it on your brows—the glittery element actually
helps make your brows look fuller! This eye enhancer comes in six natural
shades that will complement any brow color, hair color, and skin tone, as well
as a brush for the brows.
Available Shades: Blonde, Dark Copper, Honey
Blonde, Light Brown, Mahogany Brown, and Natural
Net Weight: 1.65 grams
Net Weight: 1.65 grams
Pros:
- It’s easy to apply.
- It easily adheres to my eyebrows and skin
although I need a few swipes to cover my entire eyebrows.
- The built-in brush can spread the product evenly
without the fuzz.
- It’s buildable and workable.
- Surprisingly, it looks good and natural on me
despite being brown in shade.
- It can be used in tight lining too.
- It’s sealed with a plastic where its
ingredients are printed. This can guarantee that the item is fresh, unused, and
new.
- It’s super
affordable at Php125.00! Not bad to purchase especially when you want to experiment
on different shades. It’s highly recommended for starters in make-up
application.
Cons:
- It can’t last longer on its own and I need to
set it with powder to make it stay put and hide portions with hair scarcity.
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| See how Fashion 21 Duo Eye Enhancer works for my eyebrows! It's close to the color that I usually apply on my them. It's not too light or dark. I also like using it for tight lining. Great product and very affordable! |
Next, I applied Fashion 21
Eyebrow Gel (Copper Brown).
Description: This eyebrow gel is perfect for adding fullness
to your brows. It comes in six natural shades to complement your hair and skin.
The mascara-like applicator keeps you from putting on too much product by
accident, and it’s smudge-proof too.
Available Shades: Blonde, Clear, Dark Brown, Light Brown, Reddish Brown,
and Copper Brown
Net Weight: 8 grams
Net Weight: 8 grams
Pros:
- It’s very quick and easy to apply.
- It easily adheres to my eyebrows and skin
although I need a few swipes to cover my entire eyebrows.
- The built-in mascara-like applicator can spread the
product evenly, hassle-free.
- It’s super buildable and workable.
- It can be used on its own.
- It’s really smudge-proof and lasts for hours.
- It’s sealed with a tight plastic that guarantees
that the item is fresh, unused, and new.
- The durable acrylic bottle is where the
ingredients are printed.
- It’s a
great brow product that is affordable at Php165.00! Trying on different shades won’t
break your budget. It’s highly recommended for pros and starters in make-up
application.
Cons:
- Copper
Brown is too light for me. I’d prefer dark or light brown perhaps, the shade
closer to Fashion 21 Duo Eye Enhancer Dark Copper.
Finally, I used both at the same time which
reinforced their staying power and being vibrant. To make it look natural
though, I had to blend them with the Duo Eye Enhancer’s built-in brush. It
could also look nicer if I got a darker shade of Eyebrow Gel. I just needed to
tame the color by swiping a bronzer/dark brown eyeshadow.
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