Eyebrow Products Showdown: Which Type Best Suits You?

What a popular item that people always search for in Watsons, Sephora and different supermalls in Manila? One of them is makeup! From quick retouch to permanent cosmetic solutions, the capital city has it all! Its stores strongly magnetize us with high-end products, glittery stands and free makeup trials. And who we are to resist when heaven is already in front of us, right? However, what others don’t know is that being inside a room full of promising cosmetic products is not always a bliss. It can be a headache, especially when you can’t decide which to try and what to buy. To help you with that, we’ve curated different kinds of eyebrow products along with their descriptions to help you learn which one best suits you. Read on to ensure smoother makeup shopping!

1. Pencil

Top Pick: NYX Micro Brow Pencil


Pencils are one of the best brow groomers and fillers. The sharp tips, creamy textures and realistic shades are enough to transform sparse arches to perfectly-defined eyebrows. These products are also easy to apply and blend. However, they don’t last that long as water, sweat and natural oils can easily rub them off. Fortunately, several makeup brands have upgraded their formulas to waterproof ones. Some even promise hair-like strokes that can last all day.

2. Pomades

Top Picks: Surratt Beauty Brow Pomade

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade



There are two kinds of pomades. The first one is the clear brow gel. It’s perfect for shaping thick and bushy eyebrows as its main purpose is organizing and holding hairs into place. It’s also transparent and highlights the natural hue of brows. On the other hand, a tinted brow gel is deeply-colored. It’s a combination of powder, gel and pigment. It works best for people with overly-tweezed eyebrows. Both products can last for hours, given proper retouch.

3. Powder

Top Pick: Revlon ColorStay Brow Kit



Powders are also a favorite for busy people. Makeup gurus can attest that a single application with the help of an angled brush and a spoolie can quickly fill in eyebrows and accentuate the arches. Plus points because it also gives out a soft, natural and gradient look. It’s the perfect tool for that no-makeup makeup peg. The only downside is that it can get messy due to its loose formula and can be easily erased. For best results, wet your brushes slightly before dipping it in.

4. Tint

Top Pick: Maybelline Tattoo Studio Brow Tint



A brow tint is the top choice of those who hate reapplying sessions as this product lets people have beautiful eyebrows for as long as three (3) days. All you have to do is swipe the product to your brows, let it dry and peel it afterward. Voila! You now have your desired brow color and shape. It’s clearly the semi-permanent option you’re looking for!

5. Permanent Pigment

Top Pick: Rea Pinpin



Most celebrities, beauty gurus, models and people from different walks of life get their permanent eyebrow makeup in cosmetic clinics in Manila. The treatment promises long-lasting hyper-realistic eyebrows with its skin-adhering organic pigments (which is embedded to the skin through minimal cuts made by fine blades). Undergoing this procedure lets you have your dream brows 24/7 without the need for application or retouch of other cosmetic products. No room for hassles nor mistakes.





Whether you want fast fixes or permanent results, you can surely find the best makeup for you with the help of stores and cosmetic clinics established in Manila. Go ahead, test each option personally and see what best suits you!