Light eyebrows. Sparse eyebrows. Patchy eyebrows, over plucked eyebrows, unruly eyebrows. If you have anything but perfect eyebrows, then you will definitely appreciate eyebrow mascara.

The eyebrows are often one of the first things that we forget about when we are applying cosmetics and trying to improve our look each morning, but we must remember that our eyebrows frame not only our eyes, but our entire face! Having unflattering eyebrows can completely destroy any look that you are trying to achieve, and will easily distract people from looking at the other areas of your face you would like to draw attention to.

So what is eyebrow mascara? Eyebrow mascara is extremely similar to the mascara that we use on our eyelashes – except it is for our eyebrows (no, don’t go and try to use your normal mascara for your eyebrows!). Eyebrow mascara is used for:

• Defining your eyebrows by really showing off their shape
• Making them appear to be fuller, which is great for sparse or over plucked brows
• Your unruly eyebrows will be held in place and won’t lose their shape with eyebrow mascara
• Eyebrow mascara can also help darken your eyebrows without the use of any permanent dyes or coloring

The best part is that eyebrow mascara comes in a number of different shades and formulations, so you will certainly be able to find the type that you need.

Most eyebrow mascara will actually appear very similar t you eyelash mascara: it comes in a tube and is applied with a wand that has a specially designed brush at the tip. You can choose a conditioning type of eyebrow mascara that will help improve the texture and thickness of your eyebrows. You can choose extra strength eyebrow mascara that will help tame those thicker, less-than-well-behaved brows. If you spend a lot of time swimming or are in a humid climate, there are even waterproof options available to you if need be.

Some of the colors you can find eyebrow mascara in include:

• Clear
• Dark blond
• Honey brown
• Light brown
• Medium brown
• Chestnut brown
• Black
• Black-purple
• Navy

And that’s just naming a few! A lot of eyebrow mascaras come in funky punk colors for the more adventurous sorts. You need not look far if you are trying to find a quality eyebrow mascara. Drugstores, department stores and specialized beauty stores all have a wide variety of eyebrow mascaras available to you. The goal here is to pick a formulation and color that will suit your particular needs.

If you ever have any questions about which eyebrow mascara you should be choosing, start looking up some different brands on the internet and see if you may be interested. Visit the beauty counter of your local drug or department store and see what they may have to offer. Ask for free samples, and ask the beautician what eyebrow mascara she likes best, and which she would recommend for you (they are the pros after all!).