Get Grooming
Tuesday 14th August 2007 by Elizabeth Richards
One of the real secrets to a youthful and naturally radiant complexion lies not with the power of product – although this does of course help – but with something that is so simple, so utterly effortless, it’s almost too good to be true. I’m talking brows: get them wrong and you’ll look ridiculous. Get them right and you’ve just acquired the oldest, most secret beauty tip of all. Brows that have been perfectly groomed – and in no way do I mean plucked to the max – have the power to knock years off the age of your face while drawing favourable attention to the eyes.
And while it’s altogether way too tempting to over-pluck, do beware: they won’t necessarily grow back. Have a professional create the correct shape for your face and maintain by tweezing stray hairs from beneath the brow line. Avoid the horrors of mismatched hair and brows with a colour – powder looks more natural than a pencil – and apply with a stiff angled eyeshadow brush working outwards in light strokes. A few grooming essentials are a must so brush up on your skills with our pick of the bunch.
PFB Magnifying Tweezer, £11.95
These super-sharp tweezers are a must-have for precision work and are perfect for plucking even the finest of hairs with no pain and no irritation. The built in magnifying glass will help you see even the smallest of hair.
Available at www.SalonLines.co.uk 
Shiseido Eyebrow & Eyeliner Compact, £21.95
Dual-purpose products make for an easier life so fast track your morning with this clever compact which contains two shades of powder for use on brows or to define eyes. The texture is perfectly soft and – unusually for a compact – the brush included is all you need.
Available at www.ExpressBeauty.co.uk
Tweezerman Tweezerette Coloured Enamel, £7
For a beauty fix on the go, these compact tweezerettes are the perfect size to fit in your purse or your pocket. They feature hand filed tips and come in an array of colours to match your make up bag.
Available at www.HQHair.com
The Body Shop Brow & Lash Gel, £9
Treat and tame unruly brows with this clear gel packed with glycerine and elderflower water to condition and soothe the sensitive brow area. The wand gives excellent application with no flaking for a totally natural look.
Available at www.TheBodyShop.co.uk
Tweezerman Slant Tweezers, £16
These are the infamous Tweezermans – the tweezers of choice for beauty editors, makeup artists and superstars – which have a neat stainless steel body and perfectly aligned, hand filed tips for superior plucking. If you only buy one pair, buy these.
Available at www.HQHair.com
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