This $12 Brow Pen Is Giving Microblading A Run For Its Money
Before I start this, I want to say I am not great at doing my brows at all. I commend you ladies that can make your brows look on point because I haven't gotten there yet. Even without being a brow expert, I've been looking into options that can help me fill in brows especially after the brow lady gave me uneven brows, with one being what I want and the other being too thin. #thestruggle
Anywho, finding a brow-filling option for the less experienced has been at the top of mind, so when I saw the $12 Iconic Beauty Microblading Tattoo Pen that claims to give a microblade brow look for up to 24 hours with just a few small hair-like strokes.
Iconic Beauty Microbrow Tattoo Pen
24 hours without having to fill in your brows sounds like a dream for even the most minimal makeup lovers. And since some of us don't have the budget or the threshold to withstand the process of the popular semi-permanent microblading beauty trend blessing women with incredible brows everywhere, this tattoo pen seemed like the next best thing. I knew I had to give it a try, but I was a little worried about it being waterproof because what happens if you mess up?
The pen comes in three shades: medium brown, dark brown, and black brown. I went with the dark brown since I know that a pencil that's too dark makes your brows a little too defined.
Now, we talked about how I have no idea how to correctly fill in my brows without making them look a hot mess, but I really did my best.
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The brow pen comes equipped with tiny tips that allow you to create strokes that mimic the look of brow hairs. I started with my right brow first (since it was the one that I'm mad at) by lightly moving the pen upward. I could see a noticeable difference with just a couple of strokes, and I left it at that. Next up was my left brow, which is the fuller one. I knew I wouldn't get them to match perfectly, but I wanted to at least fill in the gaps which I think I did an OK job with, by my low standards.
I don't think this could take the place of only having to get your eyebrows done every 18 to 30 months with microblading. But, if you're someone that doesn't like to leave the house without picture-perfect brows, I think this product will help save you some time with your morning beauty routine since its design makes shaping and filling in brows a breeze.
Bianca Lambert / xoNecole
If you're like me and are pretty low-maintenance with your brows, this is a good option for you too since you can control each stroke of the pen, which will keep any mistakes at bay. I'll be practicing with my new pen so that I can get to epic eyebrow status.
One other downside of this product is that if it doesn't work for you, the company doesn't allow returns "due to the low-cost nature of our products," — so if you're someone that likes the flexibility of exchanging products like you can at larger beauty retailers, that's something to consider before you place your order.
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Bianca Lambert is a proud Atlanta native soaking up the Los Angeles sun. She is the founder of Mae B: a stationery company for women of color and a digital content creator on a mission to elevate the voices of women of color everywhere.
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
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THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Rihanna Talks Shedding Expectations And Finding Balance As A Mother
Since becoming a mother in 2022, Rihanna has defined parenthood by her terms and hopes to pass that sense of autonomy on to her children.
For Vogue China’s April cover story, Rihanna shared her perspective on raising her two sons with A$AP Rocky, and how she hopes to preserve her children’s uniqueness, devoid of societal expectations.
"The most beautiful thing...is that [children] come into the world with their own individuality and sincerity, without any logic or conformity,” she told the publication. “Which usually makes you feel that you must fit into a certain group."
The “Work” artist, known for her trendsetting style and captivating persona, expressed her desire to support children in fully embracing their individuality and encouraging them to be whoever they want to be. "It's really beautiful to see and I want to continue to help them navigate that and make sure that they know they can be whoever they want to be,” she says.
She continues, “They should embrace it completely, because it's beautiful, and it's unique. I love them just that way."
From shattering music charts to shaking up the beauty industry, Rihanna has forged a path that has since created the “dream” life we see today. One that she says has made her parents proud of.
“I’m living my dream,” she continued. “My parents were very proud of that because they just wanted me to be happy and successful. So, I think the key thing is to find some kind of balance. Yes, balance is important. Do this and you get the best of both worlds. You can write your own life the way you want, and it will be beautiful. Sometimes, you just need to let go of everyone’s expectations and start living your own story.”
Rihanna, who shares sons, RZA, 23 months, and Riot, 8 months, with rapper A$AP Rocky, recently shared her vision for expanding her family in the future in Interview Magazine.
When stylist Mel Ottenberg asked about the number of additional children she hoped to have, Rihanna replied, "As many as God wants me to have.”
"I don't know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl,” she adds. “But of course, if it's another boy, it's another boy."
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