I MUST confess there are days when I am so sad that I don’t even want to get up in the morning. The idea of just burrowing under a comforter in an dark air-conditioned room is so tempting. But, of course, reality sets in and you know you have to get up and be an adult.
On one such day, I received a box containing five eyebrow products from Strokes Beauty Lab owned by Momoi Supe, who is considered the best in the country as far eyebrow artistry is concerned. My mood was instantly lifted by The Brow Artist Collection as I have long been curious about Supe’s work and this was a good way to look at it from another angle.
I know someone who had her brows microbladed by Supe before she was diagnosed with cancer. When she started to lose her hair due to chemotherapy, my friend was grateful for the extra boost of confidence that her microbladed brows gave her. I’ve seen Supe’s work on so many friends and acquaintances and I have only admiration for his artistry.
The Brow Artist Collection, which consists of five products, is Supe’s way of bringing his artistry to the world. Not everyone can afford microblading but more people can buy eyebrow products.
The Microblade Pen Perfector is definitely the collection’s hero product. It is a bleed-proof and long-wearing detailing pen that fills in and defines natural-looking brows, with an ultra fine brush tip that creates the thinnest hair-like strokes for microblade-worthy effects without the blade. This was my favorite because it was easy to use.
The Microblade Pen Perfector comes in Graphite and Bronzite. To use, draw hair-like strokes on areas where brows are sparse. If you prefer a more natural look, don’t apply too much pressure when drawing in your brows. No level of expertise is required for this. I also like how natural it looks after application.
My second favorite from the collection is the Brow Sculptor Duo, an easy-to-apply waterproof microfine brow pencil that combines the benefits of powder, pencil and wax to effortlessly fill brows. On the other end of the 1.4mm pencil is a spoolie that’s perfect for fixing your brows. I like this product because it reminds me of Precisely My Brow from Benefit Cosmetics, one of my favorite brow products of all time. This is a good product for actually drawing in a stronger brow if you have sparse brows like mine (in Tagalog, “mag drawing ng kilay”). It comes in Soft Brown, Warm Brown, Deep Brown and Ash Grey.
The Brow Painter in Ash Brown is a water-resistant, smudge-proof and long-wearing brow shading pen that fills in and defines brows. You can’t overdo your brows with this because of its translucent formula and sheer finish. To use, make a sheer outline of the brow shape then draw strokes where hair is sparse or shade the inner areas of the brow outline. Strokes expert tip for The Brow Painter: Pay attention to the brow arch and tail. Build color and shade intensity through repeated application.
The Brow Fixer is a strong-holding and long-wearing invisible brow gel that instantly shapes and sets hairs in place. The formula is long-lasting and flake-proof. To use, brush the wand through eyebrows in the direction of hair growth.
The Brow Colorist is a tinted pomade that builds color and volume and is paired with a unique dual-sided brush. The formula is fade-proof, clump-free. To use, brush the wand through eyebrows in the direction of hair growth. This comes in Coal Black, Neutral Brown and Lucid White.
All the products are phthalate-free, paraben-free, BPA-free, mineral oil-free, vegan-friendly, fragrance-free and cruelty-free. The main ingredients include vitamin E, Squalane, Inca Inchi, Hydrolyzed Rice Proteins and Hyaluronic Compounds.
Honestly, it would be difficult to dislike anything about this collection. It’s a well-considered lineup of brow products for different needs and looks.
Here are my likes about this collection:
The items are well priced. Nothing is above P500. Prices start at P378. The colors are spot-on. What I don’t like about inexpensive brow products is that the colors are either too red or too gray. That’s not the case with this collection.
The products don’t give you that over-the-top Instagram look. You can layer them to achieve that look, should you wish. The products are long-lasting, even if you sweat under that mask and face shield.