Golden Arches

Brows frame windows to the soul.

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

Brows frame windows to the soul.

CLOSEUP BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WITH EYEBROW BRUSH TOOL/THINKSTOCK 

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1. Grooming arches is easier with Bare Minerals’ Brow Master Brow Gel & Brush Duo. Its Universal Taupe shade complements all hair colours; and it’s also waterproof and smudgefree for a long-lasting effect. Coupled with the gel is a double-ended tool tipped with a stiff angled brush on one end for defining, and a spoolie on the other for shaping. www.bareminerals.com
 
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2. Capped with a water-based liner on one end and powder-wax shadow on the other, Burberry’s Full Brows defines, fills gaps, builds colour and adds intensity for added fullness. Aiming for a natural look, the all-inone product is available in barley, sepia, ash brown and ebony. www.burberry.com
 
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3. The multi-purpose Eyebrow Mascara from Mina fills in sparse areas, adds volume and even moisturises. Available in light and dark browns and grey, the paraben- and cruelty-free formula also doubles as mascara for lashes. www.3ina.com
 
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4. Suitable for most hair and skin types and catered to brows that are over-plucked, dry and suffer breakage, Body Merry’s organic formula is packed with lash-enhancing Biotin that promises thicker, stronger and healthier hair after 10 to 12 weeks while protecting them against the elements. The soft brush ensures an irritation-free application. www.bodymerry.com
 
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5. Featuring formulas enriched with vitamin E and squalane, Younique’s Moodstruck Brow Obsession Palette promises  long-lasting hold. It boasts two powders for shaping, and nudepink matte and shimmering gold highlighters to complete the look. www.youniqueproducts.com
 
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6. SUQQU Framing Eyebrow Liquid Pen’s subtle pigment blends naturally with the brow colour, and its fine-tipped brush is ideal for sculpting them into shape. Containing panthenol and water-soluble collagen for hair protection, it comes in khaki, brown, camel and grey. www.suqqu.com
 
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7. Promising a three-part effect on lashes and brows, Plume’s Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum adopts a 100 per cent natural formula, containing aloe, seed oil and sweet almond oil, among others, causing zero irritation to skin and eyes. Thickening and strengthening hair from the roots, the plant-derived formula helps boost hair volume and protects it from breakage for up to eight weeks. www.plumescience.com