Plume Nourish & Define Brow Pomade Review

Many fashion and beauty trends that were popular in the past eventually make a comeback and recently women everywhere have been obsessed with the “Instagram brow” – sharp, bold brows that are thick and luscious. Gone are the days of over-plucking and drawing on high, unnatural arches (thank goodness) now it’s all about definition and clean lines.

Plume is best known for their award winning Lash Enhancing Serum which gives you that coveted falsie look by extending and strengthening your natural hairs. Now they’ve infused the same nourishing ingredients in their new Brow Pomade – a sumptuous cream that promotes growth while filling-in sparse areas for more fullness and definition.

There are 5 shades available to suit almost every hair color and complexion but I went with the 2 darkest hues – Cinnamon Cashmere and Endless Midnight. Both Pomades work well and appear very natural. The pigments are expertly blended to provide a rich, even finish without appearing harsh or ashy.

The texture is a bit different than most creams or gels I’ve tried - the consistency is silkier and ultra smooth for a glossy, polished look. It takes very little product to fill in my brows and the pigment glides through the hair effortlessly to create a full, prominent effect.

Cinnamon Cashmere 

The formula is supposed to be smudge-proof but I did notice some transfer and although the color holds up well throughout the day, it does not seem to be waterproof. In heat and humidity some color came off on my finger when I touched my brows but I had no issue with running or feathering.

The Pomade also comes with a double-ended brush and spoolie but I would have loved a matching eyebrow pencil to create the perfect shape. Overall I really like the shade options and finish but a little more hold would have been nice.

Endless Midnight

The Brow Pomade is 100% natural, Vegan and Cruelty-free. It retails for $38.00 at plumescience.com

Stila Stay All Day Brow Gel Review

Gone are the days of over-plucking because right now it’s all about thick, defined eyebrows that beautifully frame the face. My brows can get a bit bushy but I make sure not to go crazy with the threading sessions and I don’t usually leave home without filling them in.

I prefer gel fillers because the formulas are usually easy to blend and smudge into sparse sections for a natural, long-lasting effect with no flaking or smudging. The goal is to create a nice shape without making yourself look comical or perpetually surprised and brow gel is great for adding color and increasing thickness.

The Stila Stay All Day Brow Gel is available in all your basic shades including: blonde, caramel, medium brown, dark brown and black. Even though I have black hair I usually opt for deep brown hues as black can often appear a bit unnatural and I still use a brow pencil for extra definition. The dark brown by Stila has an ashy undertone which isn't the intense tint I expected but it is still usable and quite fade-resistant.

The innovative long-wear formula is designed to sculpt and create volume with a slender tube that dispenses the perfect amount of product. I find it difficult to extract the gel and though I usually have to squeeze very hard the color builds nicely for customized saturation. 

The gel comes with a handy dual-ended brow tool with an angled sculpting brush on one end and a spooley on the other to comb the hairs and keep them in place. The Stay All Day Brow Gel retails for $44.00.

On my face: brow gel plus a bit of face contouring and highlighting with the Stila Shape & Shade Custom Contour Duo check out the review- HERE

Stila’s spring collection is now available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale and Murale.ca 

*Press samples featured